SteeringRecall 24V-044 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 24V-044 covers 45,887 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 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 24PBC and 24KWC.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 30 vehicles were listed as unreachable.