Truckers told not to drive recalled Kenworths and Peterbilts due to risk of ‘complete loss of steering control’
PACCAR Incorporated has issued a recall for certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to a risk of loss of steering control.
PACCAR recently announced the recall of 3,887 trucks for a steering defect.
According to recall documents, “the tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break,” which in turn could cause a complete loss of steering capability.
Officials are asking truckers not to drive any of the recalled vehicles until repairs are completed.
See below for the affected makes and models:
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | K270 | 2025 |
| KENWORTH | K370 | 2025 |
| KENWORTH | T280 | 2025 |
| KENWORTH | T380 | 2025 |
| KENWORTH | T480 | 2025 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2025 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2025 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2025 |
| KENWORTH | W990 | 2025 |
| PETERBILT | 220 | 2025 |
| PETERBILT | 536 | 2025 |
| PETERBILT | 537 | 2025 |
| PETERBILT | 548 | 2025 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2025 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2025 |
| PETERBILT | 589 | 2025 |
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2024.
Truck owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and reference recall numbers 24KWG and 24PBG.