Recall 24V433000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Safety Consequence
A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 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 24KWG and 24PBG.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KENWORTH | K270 |
| 2025 | KENWORTH | K370 |
| 2025 | KENWORTH | L770 |
| 2025 | KENWORTH | T280 |
| 2025 | KENWORTH | T380 |
| 2025 | KENWORTH | T480 |
| 2025 | KENWORTH | T680 |
| 2025 | KENWORTH | T880 |
| 2025 | KENWORTH | W900 |
| 2025 | KENWORTH | W990 |
| 2025 | PETERBILT | 520 |
| 2025 | PETERBILT | 536 |
| 2025 | PETERBILT | 537 |
| 2025 | PETERBILT | 548 |
| 2025 | PETERBILT | 567 |
| 2025 | PETERBILT | 579 |
| 2025 | PETERBILT | 589 |
| 2025 | PETERBILT | MODEL 220 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.