The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V043000·Announced 2026-01-01

2024 Kenworth T880 Steering Assembly Defect Poses Crash Risk

PACCAR is recalling certain 2024 Kenworth T880 trucks because bearing journals in steering knuckle assemblies may not be fully seated, preventing proper wheel hub installation. This defect can cause oil leaks, axle spindle fracture, and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural steering system defect that directly increases crash risk by causing wheel hub assembly failure, oil leaks, and axle spindle fracture. Although no injuries have been reported, structural vehicle defects affecting steering safety meet the Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2024 Kenworth T880 trucks due to a defect in the steering knuckle assemblies. The bearing journals in these assemblies may not be fully seated, which can prevent the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.

An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture. This defect increases the risk of a crash.

PACCAR's recall remedy is for authorized dealers to inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. For additional assistance, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2024 KENWORTH T880
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Steering Assembly
Hazard
  • steering-knuckle-defect
  • oil-leak
  • axle-spindle-fracture
  • crash-risk
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)

  • T880
  • 567
  • 389
  • 520
  • W990
  • W900
  • T800
  • 367

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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