Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V433000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-06-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V433000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
7,410
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-12
Owners notified
2024-08-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

18 model years across 18 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH K2702025
KENWORTH K3702025
KENWORTH L7702025
KENWORTH T2802025
KENWORTH T3802025
KENWORTH T4802025
KENWORTH T6802025
KENWORTH T8802025
KENWORTH W9002025
KENWORTH W9902025
PETERBILT 2202025
PETERBILT 5202025
PETERBILT 5362025
PETERBILT 5372025
PETERBILT 5482025
PETERBILT 5672025
PETERBILT 5792025
PETERBILT 5892025

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.