Critical Alert
2024 Peterbilt 548 Recall: POWER TRAIN
This is a critical vehicle safety recall. Stop driving the vehicle immediately and contact your dealer.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #24V903000Engine / Powertrain
2024 Peterbilt 548 Recall: POWER TRAIN
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Peterbilt 548
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Affected Vehicles
2024 Peterbilt 548
Recall 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.
Consequence
Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the wheel end with new parts and lubricate the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 21, 2025. 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.
411 Press Analysis
NHTSA has issued a critical safety recall for the 2024 Peterbilt 548, reported on December 2, 2024. The recall involves power train:axle hubs. Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall has been classified at the highest severity level. Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving them immediately and contact their dealer for service. PACCAR Incorporated will provide the repair free of charge. Check your vehicle's VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database