NHTSA Recall 24V908000: Arm (steering) and tie rod assembly (steering)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 68 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Kenworth T480.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V908000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24KWK and 24PBK |
| Components | STEERING › LINKAGES › KNUCKLE › SPINDLE › ARM; STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 3, 2024 |
| Owner notification | January 21, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new correctly torqued fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 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 24KWK and 24PBK.
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 24V908000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T480 | 2024 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2024 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 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.