PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
PACCAR Incorporated – Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture
| Report Received Date | 03/27/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V233000 |
| Consequence Summary | Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering controleasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 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 24PBF and 24KWF. |
| Recall Code | 24PBF, 24KWF |
| Potentially Affected | 782 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V233000) |
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