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Recall 24V-044: 2024–2025 Kenworth L770, 2024–2025 Kenworth T280 and 14 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jan 25, 2024, covering about 45,887 vehicles.

NHTSA number
24V-044
Report date
Jan 25, 2024
Vehicles affected
45,887
Owners notified
Mar 20, 2024

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

The risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentSteering
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number24V044000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth L7702024, 2025All years
Kenworth T2802024, 2025All years
Kenworth T3802024, 2025All years
Kenworth T4802024, 2025All years
Kenworth T6802024, 2025All years
Kenworth T8802024, 2025All years
Kenworth W9902024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 3892024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 5202024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 5352024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 5362024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 5372024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 5482024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 5672024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 5792024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 5892024, 2025All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V-044?

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

How is recall 24V-044 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.