PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 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.
PACCAR Incorporated – Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control
| Report Received Date | 06/12/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V433000 |
| Consequence Summary | A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering controleasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 are expected to be mailed August 11, 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. |
| Recall Code | 24KWG, 24PBG |
| Potentially Affected | 3887 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V433000) |
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