NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024–2025 Kenworth T380 and 4 more recall: Insufficient Lubricant in Front Steer Drive Axle
- Recall number
- 24V903000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicles › Power Train
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 29
- Hazard tags
- Fire Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Power Train
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | T380 | 2024–2025 |
| Kenworth | T480 | 2024–2025 |
| Peterbilt | 536 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt | 537 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 548 | 2024–2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
24KWJ 24PBJ
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 24V903000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.