PETERBILT 537 2024: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V044000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 537 | 2024 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-01-25 | 2024-01-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24PBC and 24KWC
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45887
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 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 24PBC and 24KWC.
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.
