NHTSASTEERING
PACCAR Incorporated - Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control
Published: June 12, 2024Recall ID: 24V433000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Affected Products
Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control |
| Nhtsa id | 24V433000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V433000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Defect summary | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break. |
| Completion rate | 77.91 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWG and 24PBG. |
| Consequence summary | A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24KWG, 24PBG |
| Potentially affected | 7410 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |