Vehicle recall 24V233000 · March 27, 2024
Peterbilt 536, Peterbilt 548 and 8 more models
The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V233000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 27, 2024
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24PBF, 24KWF
- Owner notification
- July 29, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 782
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T280 (2025): 2025
- Kenworth T380 (2025): 2025
- Kenworth T480 (2025): 2025
- Kenworth T680 (2025): 2025
- Kenworth T880 (2025): 2025
- Kenworth W990 (2025): 2025
- Peterbilt 536 (2025): 2025
- Peterbilt 548 (2025): 2025
- Peterbilt 567 (2025): 2025
- Peterbilt 579 (2025): 2025
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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