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- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
- Risk
- An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 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 24PBB and 24KWB.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The bearing journals on the steering knuckle assemblies may not be fully seated, so the wheel end hub assemblies cannot be installed properly. An improperly installed hub can leak oil, which may cause the axle spindles to loosen or fracture.
A loose or broken axle spindle increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and have the recall addressed promptly.
Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle assemblies and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. You can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T800 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T880 | 2024 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2024 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2024 |