NHTSA Recall 24V044000: Steering
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45,887 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the Kenworth L770.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V044000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24PBC and 24KWC |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | January 25, 2024 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V044000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth L770 | 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T280 | 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T380 | 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 535 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 589 | 2024, 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.