NHTSASTEERING
PACCAR Incorporated - Axle Spindles May Fracture
Published: January 25, 2024Recall ID: 24V043000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Axle Spindles May Fracture
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Axle Spindles May Fracture |
| Nhtsa id | 24V043000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V043000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 94.12 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24PBB and 24KWB |
| Potentially affected | 68 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |