NHTSA Campaign 24V433000
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jun 12, 2024 · 7,410 vehicles affected
What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Consequence
A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 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 24KWG and 24PBG.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | K270 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| KENWORTH | K370 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| KENWORTH | L770 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| KENWORTH | T280 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| KENWORTH | T380 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| KENWORTH | T480 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| KENWORTH | W990 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| PETERBILT | 220 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| PETERBILT | 536 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| PETERBILT | 537 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| PETERBILT | 548 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| PETERBILT | 589 | 2025 | 7,410 |
| PETERBILT | MODEL 220 | 2025 | 7,410 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V433000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.