Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks recalled for steering assembly defect

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, affecting multiple models including Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, and W990, as well as Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589. The recall involves approximately 45,887 vehicles with potentially defective steering gear assemblies.

The steering gear assemblies in these vehicles may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than required. This defect can result in loss of steering control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will be contacted by PACCAR, with notification letters having been mailed on March 20, 2024. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. For additional information, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline can be reached at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

2024 KENWORTH W990

Brand

KENWORTH

Manufacturer

PACCAR Incorporated

Category

Vehicle — Commercial Truck

Hazard

• steering-failure
• loss-of-control

Affected units

45,887

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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