Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #24V903000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V903000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2024 peterbilt 537, 2024-2025 kenworth t380, t480, peterbilt 548, and 2025 peterbilt 536 trucks, equipped with certain meritor 10-16k and 18-23k front steer drive axles Includes 29 affected units, Insufficient Lubricant in Front Steer Drive Axle, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2024 peterbilt 537, 2024-2025 kenworth t380, t480, peterbilt 548, and 2025 peterbilt 536 trucks, equipped with certain meritor 10-16k and 18-23k front steer drive axles
Defect Summary
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2024 peterbilt 537, 2024-2025 kenworth t380, t480, peterbilt 548, and 2025 peterbilt 536 trucks, equipped with certain meritor 10-16k and 18-23k front steer drive axles. the front steer drive axles may have insufficient wheel bearing lubricant.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the wheel end with new parts and lubricate the bearings as necessary, free of charge. interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed january 8, 2025. a second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, estimated in early april. owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's numbers for this recall are 24kwj and 24pbj.