CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
- Risk
- Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 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 24PBF and 24KWF.
- 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
Certain heavy trucks may have a steering gear sector shaft that was improperly heat-treated during manufacturing. Over time, the gear teeth inside the steering gear can crack or fracture.
If the steering gear teeth fracture, the driver can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers and replace the steering gear where needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. To check whether your truck is included, contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T280 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T380 | 2025 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2025 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2025 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2025 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2025 |