Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V044000 Reported January 25, 2024

Steering gear assembled incorrectly

Q: What is recall 24V044000?

NHTSA recall 24V044000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on January 25, 2024. It addresses: Steering gear assembled incorrectly. The recall affects approximately 45,887 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 45,887 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

24V044000

Manufacturer Campaign

24PBC and 24KWC

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

45,887

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 25, 2024

Completion Rate

81.28

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 kenworth t280, t380, t480, t680, t880, l770, w990, and 2024-2025 peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 20, 2024. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. paccar's numbers for this recall are 24pbc and 24kwc.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 24V044000 or campaign 24PBC and 24KWC.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 24V044000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 24V044000?

NHTSA recall 24V044000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on January 25, 2024. It addresses: Steering gear assembled incorrectly. The recall affects approximately 45,887 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V044000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24PBC and 24KWC. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.