Link: connectionRecall 24V-433 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 24V-433 covers 7,410 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 24V433000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
The risk
A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 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 24KWG and 24PBG.
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
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 76 vehicles were listed as unreachable.