2025 Kenworth & Peterbilt (18 models) Steering Recall 24V433000 (Kenworth 24KWG)
NHTSA recall 24V433000 (Kenworth recall 24KWG / 24PBG) covers about 7,410 2025 Kenworth & Peterbilt (18 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Jun 12, 2024. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V433000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly)
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.
The risk
A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Aug 6, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Kenworth recall number 24KWG / 24PBG
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V433000 as 24KWG, 24PBG. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "24KWG recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth K270 | 2025 | — |
| Kenworth K370 | 2025 | — |
| Kenworth L770 | 2025 | — |
| Kenworth T280 | 2025 | — |
| Kenworth T380 | 2025 | — |
| Kenworth T480 | 2025 | — |
| Kenworth T680 | 2025 | — |
| Kenworth T880 | 2025 | — |
| Kenworth W900 | 2025 | — |
| Kenworth W990 | 2025 | — |
| Peterbilt 220 | 2025 | — |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2025 | — |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2025 | — |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2025 | — |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2025 | — |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2025 | — |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2025 | — |
| Peterbilt 589 | 2025 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jun 12, 2024
- Owner notification
- Aug 6, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
Check your VIN for 24V433000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 24V433000 is open, call any Kenworth dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V433000 or 24KWG). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V433000?
NHTSA recall 24V433000 (Kenworth recall 24KWG / 24PBG) covers about 7,410 2025 Kenworth & Peterbilt (18 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Jun 12, 2024. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers 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.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V433000?
No. NHTSA's record for 24V433000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Kenworth dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V433000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kenworth dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 24V433000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed." NHTSA lists Aug 6, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Kenworth recall number for 24V433000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 24KWG, 24PBG. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (24KWG, 24PBG) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V433000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 24V433000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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