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2024-2025 Kenworth T380, Kenworth T480 and others recall: axle hubs

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 2, 2024. It covers about 29 vehicles.

vehicles affected
29
reported
Dec 2, 2024
owners notified
Jul 21, 2025

Power train: axle hubs

What is wrong
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.
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.
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.

Recall number 24V903000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 24V903000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2025 Kenworth T380, Kenworth T480 and others axle hubs?

Yes. Recall 24V903000, reported on December 2, 2024, covers about 29 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V903000?

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.

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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