Warning
Kenworth and Others Recalled: STEERING
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
WarningCampaign #24V044000Steering / Suspension
Kenworth and Others Recalled: STEERING
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Kenworth T680
- Component
- STEERING
Affected Vehicles
- 2024 Kenworth T680
- 2024 Kenworth T880
- 2024 Peterbilt 548
- 2024 Peterbilt 579
- 2024 Peterbilt 567
- 2024 Peterbilt 389
Recall Summary
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.
Consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
411 Press Analysis
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2024 Kenworth T680 vehicles due to an issue with steering. The recall was reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2024. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database