Critical Alert
2024–2025 Peterbilt 548 Recall: POWER TRAIN
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #24V903000Engine / Powertrain
2024–2025 Peterbilt 548 Recall: POWER TRAIN
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024–2025 Peterbilt 548
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Affected Vehicles
- 2024–2025 Peterbilt 548
- 2024–2025 Kenworth T380
- 2024–2025 Kenworth T480
- 2024 Peterbilt 537
- 2025 Peterbilt 536
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 safety recall for the 2024–2025 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. Owners of affected vehicles should 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
This recall appears in: Vehicle Crash & Control Hazards and PACCAR recalls.