01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Kenworth T800 recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V908000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- December 3, 2024
- Potential units
- 68campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: January 21, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
NHTSA 24V145000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- February 23, 2024
- Potential units
- 936campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.".
Why it matters: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.
Owner notification: August 12, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
NHTSA 24V043000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- January 25, 2024
- Potential units
- 68campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
Why it matters: An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 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 24PBB and 24KWB.
Owner notification: February 23, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
NHTSA 23V717000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- October 26, 2023
- Potential units
- 3,841campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
Why it matters: An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.
Owner notification: March 20, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
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