NHTSA Recall 24V903000: Axle hubs (power train)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kenworth T380.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V903000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24KWJ 24PBJ |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE HUBS |
| Report received | December 2, 2024 |
| Owner notification | July 21, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 537, 2024-2025 Kenworth T380, T480, Peterbilt 548, and 2025 Peterbilt 536 trucks, equipped with certain Meritor 10-16K and 18-23K front steer drive axles. The front steer drive axles may have insufficient wheel bearing lubricant.
Safety risk
Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the wheel end with new parts and lubricate the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWJ and 24PBJ.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V903000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T380 | 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 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.