NHTSA Recall 24V433000: Tie rod assembly (steering) and connection (steering)
Do not drive PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,410 vehicles. It affects 18 models including the Kenworth K270.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V433000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24KWG, 24PBG |
| Components | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | June 12, 2024 |
| Owner notification | August 6, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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 24V433000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 220 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 589 | 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.