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2024 Kenworth W990 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Kenworth W990, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns6not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 2, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2024 Kenworth W990 recall campaigns

The 2024 Kenworth W990 report contains 6 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V569000 dated September 2, 2025.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V569000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
September 2, 2025
Potential units
18,332campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems.".

Why it matters: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle display software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACG.

Owner notification: October 27, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
June 26, 2025
Potential units
56,260campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.".

Why it matters: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.

Owner notification: August 19, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
December 9, 2024
Potential units
220,764campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.

Why it matters: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.

Owner notification: February 3, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
March 20, 2024
Potential units
70,509campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.

Why it matters: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.

Owner notification: December 15, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

Component
STEERING
Report received
January 25, 2024
Potential units
45,887campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: March 20, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

CAMPAIGN

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

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2024 Kenworth W990?

The most frequent component groups in 2024 Kenworth W990 campaign records are Steering (2), Electrical System (2), Power Train (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Exterior Lighting (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Steering2
Electrical System2
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Exterior Lighting1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2024 Kenworth W990 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 6 model-year reports for the Kenworth W990, spanning 2020–2025; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Kenworth W990 model history →