Kenworth, Peterbilt recall — Axle Hubs
NHTSA · December 2, 2024
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V903000 (Kenworth, Peterbilt), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 29.
- Component: Axle Hubs.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Source ID
- 24V903000
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 537, 2024-2025 Kenworth T380, T480, Peterbilt 548, and 2025 Peterbilt 536 trucks, equipped with certain Meritor 10-16K and 18-23K front steer drive axles. The front steer drive axles may have insufficient wheel bearing lubricant.
Consequence
Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will inspect and repair the wheel end with new parts and lubricate the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 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 24KWJ and 24PBJ.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | T380 | 2024 |
| Kenworth | T380 | 2025 |
| Kenworth | T480 | 2024 |
| Kenworth | T480 | 2025 |
136 make/model/year rows in the campaign; showing the first 60 distinct.
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