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2025 Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380 and others recall: shaft sector

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on March 27, 2024. It covers about 782 vehicles.

vehicles affected
782
reported
Mar 27, 2024
owners notified
Jul 29, 2024
related complaints
1

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
Risk
Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 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 24PBF and 24KWF.

Recall number 24V233000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

2025 Kenworth T2802025 Kenworth T3802025 Kenworth T4802025 Kenworth T6802025 Kenworth T8802025 Kenworth W9902025 Peterbilt 5362025 Peterbilt 5482025 Peterbilt 5672025 Peterbilt 579

Questions about recall 24V233000

Is there a recall on the 2025 Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380 and others shaft sector?

Yes. Recall 24V233000, reported on March 27, 2024, covers about 782 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V233000?

Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 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 24PBF and 24KWF.

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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