PETERBILT 548 2024: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V903000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 548 | 2024 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 |
Production Dates: 2023-09-01 - 2024-06-30
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
