CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain heavy trucks may have front axle wheel hubs with too little bearing lubricant. Insufficient lubrication can cause the hub to overheat, which raises the risk of a fire, and it can also lead to loss of vehicle control and a higher risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the front wheel ends, replace parts with new ones as needed, and lubricate the bearings as necessary. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner letters were mailed July 21, 2025. Owners can also contact the manufacturer's customer service: Kenworth at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4220.
If you own one of the affected trucks, schedule an inspection with an authorized dealer as soon as possible, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T380 | 20242025 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T480 | 20242025 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 20242025 |