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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

FieldValue
SubjectAxle Spindles May Fracture
Nhtsa id24V043000
ComponentSTEERING
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V043000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeVehicle
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
Defect summaryPACCAR 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 rate94.12
Corrective actionDealers 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 summaryAn 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 number24PBB and 24KWB
Potentially affected68
Report received date2024-01-25T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmPACCAR Incorporated
  • Risk LevelSTEERING
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