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.