Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V903000

Power train: axle hubs

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-12-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V903000

Power train: axle hubs

Component
Power train: axle hubs
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
29
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-02
Owners notified
2025-07-21

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 537, 2024-2025 Kenworth T380, T480, Peterbilt 548, and 2025 Peterbilt 536 trucks, equipped with certain Meritor 10-16K and 18-23K front steer drive axles. The front steer drive axles may have insufficient wheel bearing lubricant.

Safety risk

Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the wheel end with new parts and lubricate the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 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 24KWJ and 24PBJ.

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.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T3802025 2024
KENWORTH T4802025 2024
PETERBILT 5362025
PETERBILT 5372024
PETERBILT 5482025 2024

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.