Recall 24V908000: 2024 Kenworth T480, 2024 Kenworth T800, 2024–2025 Kenworth T880 +5 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 3, 2024
Vehicles affected
68
Models
8
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.

The risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install new correctly torqued fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 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 24KWK and 24PBK.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
24V908000
Manufacturer campaign
24KWK and 24PBK
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Owner letters
Jan 21, 2025
Components
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm (Steering); Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (Steering)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology