KENWORTH T680 2025: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V433000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2025 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-08-06 | 2024-06-12 | 2024-06-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24KWG, 24PBG
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7410
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
