NHTSA Campaign 24V044000
STEERING
Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jan 25, 2024 · 45,887 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | L770 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | L770 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T280 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T280 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T380 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T380 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T480 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T480 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | W990 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| KENWORTH | W990 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 389 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 389 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 535 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 535 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 536 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 536 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 537 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 537 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 548 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 548 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2025 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 589 | 2024 | 45,887 |
| PETERBILT | 589 | 2025 | 45,887 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V044000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.