NHTSA Campaign 24V233000

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Mar 27, 2024 · 782 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.

Consequence

Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 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 24PBF and 24KWF.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T280 2025 782
KENWORTH T380 2025 782
KENWORTH T480 2025 782
KENWORTH T680 2025 782
KENWORTH T880 2025 782
KENWORTH W990 2025 782
PETERBILT 536 2025 782
PETERBILT 548 2025 782
PETERBILT 567 2025 782
PETERBILT 579 2025 782

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V233000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.