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Kenworth steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

NHTSA campaign 24V-044 · Reported January 25, 2024 · 45,887 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kenworth L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W990, 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579 and 589
VEHICLES AFFECTED
45,887
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

PACCAR Incorporated reported a problem with the steering. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-044.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2024–2025Kenworth L770
2024–2025Kenworth T280
2024–2025Kenworth T380
2024–2025Kenworth T480
2024–2025Kenworth T680
2024–2025Kenworth T880
2024–2025Kenworth W990
2024–2025Peterbilt 389
2024–2025Peterbilt 520
2024–2025Peterbilt 535
2024–2025Peterbilt 536
2024–2025Peterbilt 537
2024–2025Peterbilt 548
2024–2025Peterbilt 567
2024–2025Peterbilt 579
2024–2025Peterbilt 589

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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What this record means

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