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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 PETERBILT 579Manufacturer campaign: 24PBF, 24KWFPart: HD94SC12, HD94SC14, J87-6025, J87-6040-001, J87-6040-002Part: HD94PCB31, HD94PN32, HD94PN33, HD94PP32, J87-6024, J87-6038-001,J87-6043-002, J87-6043-0032025 KENWORTH T6802025 KENWORTH T2802025 KENWORTH T3802025 KENWORTH T4802025 KENWORTH T8802025 PETERBILT 5362025 PETERBILT 5482025 PETERBILT 5672025 KENWORTH W990Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 PETERBILT 579
- Brand or manufacturer
- PETERBILT
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V233000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety