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2024-2025 Kenworth L770, Kenworth T280 and others recall: steering

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 25, 2024. It covers about 45,887 vehicles.

vehicles affected
45,887
reported
Jan 25, 2024
owners notified
Mar 20, 2024
related complaints
1

Steering

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.

Recall number 24V044000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

2024 Kenworth L7702025 Kenworth L7702024 Kenworth T2802025 Kenworth T2802024 Kenworth T3802025 Kenworth T3802024 Kenworth T4802025 Kenworth T4802024 Kenworth T6802025 Kenworth T6802024 Kenworth T8802025 Kenworth T880

Questions about recall 24V044000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2025 Kenworth L770, Kenworth T280 and others steering?

Yes. Recall 24V044000, reported on January 25, 2024, covers about 45,887 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V044000?

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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