PACCAR truck steering knuckles may leave axle spindles loose or fractured
PACCAR is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies. 68 units are affected.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: A defect that can cause axle spindles to loosen or fracture is a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520 and 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks under NHTSA campaign number 24V043000. The potential number of units affected is 68.
The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies. According to NHTSA, an improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024.
Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888.
The recalled product
- Product
- PETERBILT, KENWORTH 520, 367, 389, 567
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy truck
- Affected units
- 68
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (8)
- 520
- 367
- 389
- 567
- T880
- W990
- W900
- T800
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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