Peterbilt 520 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 3, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

PACCAR Incorporated recalls 2024–2025 Peterbilt, Kenworth — 8 models

Recall number

24V908000

Brand / firm

Peterbilt, Kenworth

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 68 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.