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⛔ Do not drive until fixed💥 Crash riskNHTSA 24V433📅 Jun 13, 2024

2025 Kenworth K270 & 2025 Kenworth K370 + 16 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
24V433000
Manufacturer recall #
24KWG, 24PBG
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
7,410
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 6, 2024
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 24V433 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V433?

2025 Kenworth K270 & 2025 Kenworth K370 + 16 more. 7,410 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.