Service bulletin 24PBGC
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11005567 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2024-08-03 |
| Manufacturer's number | 24PBGC |
| Manufacturer's date | 2024-07-06 |
| Campaign id or software version | 24PBGC |
| NHTSA component | STEERING |
NHTSA's summary
SAFETY RECALL Repair parts and procedures are now available. Certain Peterbilt vehicles from Model Year 2025 may contain steering gear(s) with sector shaft gear teeth that may prematurely wear, crack, or fracture and interfere with the steering gear mechanism. This may lead to steering gear binding, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The document
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Components
Steering
| PETERBILT 536 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| PETERBILT 537 | 2024 |
| PETERBILT 548 | 2024 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 24V908000 | 2024-12-03. STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| 2024036 | 2024-01-25. Steering |
| 24V044000 | 2024-01-25. STEERING |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| 24PBK | 2025-02-05. Service bulletin. Safety Recall Specific 2024 Peterbilt Model 367, 389, 548, and 2024-2025 520 and 567 chassis equipped with a PACCAR 20k Steer Axle have been identified as having steering arm and/or tie rod arm fasteners that may be improperly torqued and can be at risk of failing. If both fasteners in either steering arm or tie rod arm fail, there may be a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash. Affected chassis will have all steering arm and tie rod arm bolts removed, replaced with new bolts, and torqued properly. |
|---|---|
| 24PBK | 2025-01-07. Service bulletin. Interim Safety Recall Specific 2024 Peterbilt model 367, 389, 548, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520 and 567 chassis equipped with a PACCAR 20k Steer Axle have been identified as having steer arm and/or tie rod arm fasteners that may be improperly torqued and can be at risk of failing. If both fasteners in either steering arm or tie rod arm fail, there may be a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash. At this time, parts are not available to complete the necessary repairs. This bulletin will be updated when parts become available. |
| 24PBJ | 2025-01-07. Service bulletin. INTERIM Safety Recall Certain Meritor 10-16K and 18-23K Front Steer Drive Axles may have insuffi cient wheel bearing grease. Insuffi cientlubricati on in the wheel bearing may cause the wheel hub to overheat and become damaged, which may increasethe risk of fi re. The driver may hear noise, excessive steering play, and/or smoke from front wheel. INTERIM Safety Recall start date: 12/12/2024 |
| 15-031 | 2024-04-04. Service bulletin. This Bulletin contains parts ordering and replacement procedures for Steering Gears identified as SUSPECT under 24PBC ONLY. Steering Gears repaired under this bulletin MUST be entered into the Serial Number Tracking Form for 24PBC. |