Recall 24V433000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2025-2025 KENWORTH T880
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,410 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V433000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,410 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2025 KENWORTH T880, 2025 KENWORTH T480, 2025 KENWORTH T380, 2025 KENWORTH T280, 2025 KENWORTH W990, 2025 KENWORTH L770, 2025 KENWORTH T680, 2025 KENWORTH W900, 2025 PETERBILT 579, 2025 KENWORTH K370, 2025 KENWORTH K270, 2025 PETERBILT 520, 2025 PETERBILT 536, 2025 PETERBILT 537, 2025 PETERBILT 548, 2025 PETERBILT 567, 2025 PETERBILT 589, 2025 PETERBILT MODEL 220
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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.
Related Recalls for KENWORTH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V190000 | 2021 KENWORTH T180 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 70,509 | |
| 25V569000 | 2024 KENWORTH T680 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 18,332 | |
| 25V182000 | 2025 KENWORTH K270 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 168 | |
| 25V436000 | 2024 KENWORTH T480 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 56,260 | |
| 24V903000 | 2024 KENWORTH T380 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 29 | |
| 25V181000 | 2021 KENWORTH T680 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 238 | |
| 25V014000 | 2024 KENWORTH T180 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1,110 | |
| 25V041000 | 2023 KENWORTH T380 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 5,378 | |
| 24V915000 | 2021 KENWORTH T440 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 220,764 | |
| 24V908000 | 2024 KENWORTH T480 | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 68 |