2024 Kenworth T480, 2024 Kenworth T800, 2024–2025 Kenworth T880 and 5 other models Recall: Steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a…
NHTSA campaign 24V908000 · Steering · filed Dec 3, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will install new correctly torqued fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWK and 24PBK.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V908000 (manufacturer number 24KWK and 24PBK). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.