PETERBILT 536 2025: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V903000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 536 2025
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-12-02 2024-12-02

Production Dates: 2024-07-01 - 2024-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24KWJ, 24PBJ

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the wheel end with new parts and lubricate the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 24, 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.

Notes

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 nhtsa.gov.