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Recall 24V-433: 2025 Kenworth K270, 2025 Kenworth K370 and 16 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jun 12, 2024, covering about 7,410 vehicles.

Do not drive this vehicle until the recall repair is done.
NHTSA number
24V-433
Report date
Jun 12, 2024
Vehicles affected
7,410
Owners notified
Aug 6, 2024

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.

The risk

A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWG and 24PBG.

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 › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number24V433000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth K2702025All years
Kenworth K3702025All years
Kenworth L7702025All years
Kenworth T2802025All years
Kenworth T3802025All years
Kenworth T4802025All years
Kenworth T6802025All years
Kenworth T8802025All years
Kenworth W9002025All years
Kenworth W9902025All years
Peterbilt 2202025All years
Peterbilt 5202025All years
Peterbilt 5362025All years
Peterbilt 5372025All years
Peterbilt 5482025All years
Peterbilt 5672025All years
Peterbilt 5792025All years
Peterbilt 5892025All 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-433?

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.

How is recall 24V-433 fixed?

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWG and 24PBG.

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.