Transport Canada recall 2024197
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2024197 |
| Manufacturer's number | 24KWF / 24PBF |
| Reported | 2024-03-27 |
| Component | Steering |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 88 |
What is wrong
Issue:
On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear could break and there could be a sudden increase in steering effort.
Safety Risk:
A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the serial number on the steering gear and, if necessary, replace it.
| 2025 KENWORTH T480 | |
|---|---|
| 2025 KENWORTH T680 | |
| 2025 KENWORTH T880 | |
| 2025 PETERBILT 548 | |
| 2025 PETERBILT 567 | |
| 2025 PETERBILT 579 |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 24KWC/24PBC | 2026-08-20. Service bulletin. Updated Sheppard Steering Gear Classification Tool link in Inspection Procedure |
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| 24KWF/PBF | 2026-04-07. Service bulletin. Sheppard Recall Update March 2026 - The Parts section has been updated with revised steps for opening a TCS365 Order Support – Order Inquiry case. |
| 24KWC/PBC | 2026-04-07. Service bulletin. Sheppard Recall Update March 2026 - The Parts section has been updated with revised steps for opening a TCS365 Order Support – Order Inquiry case. |
| 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. |
| 24KWK | 2025-02-05. Service bulletin. Safety Recall Parts and procedures are now available. Certain Kenworth model T480, T800, T880, and W990 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 either steering arm or tie rod arm fasteners 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. |
| 24KWK | 2025-01-07. Service bulletin. PACCAR 20k Steer Axle Steer Arm and Tie Rod Arm Bolt Torque Interim Safety Recall Certain Kenworth model T480, T800, T880, and W990 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 bracket 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. 12/12/2024 |
| 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 |
| 24KWJ | 2025-01-07. Service bulletin. Meritor Front Steer Drive Axle Hub Lubrication Interim Safety Recall Certain Kenworth model T380 and T480 chassis equipped with a Meritor 10-16K or 18-23K Front Steer Drive Axle have been identified as possibly having insufficient wheel bearing grease. Insufficient lubrication in the wheel bearing may cause the wheel hub to overheat and become damaged, which may increase the risk of fire. The driver may observe noise, excessive steering play, and/or smoke from the front wheel. At this time, parts are not available to complete the necessary repairs. This bulletin will be updated when parts become available. 12/12/2024 |
| 24KWGD/24PBGD | 2024-09-10. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains secondary inspection procedures and part replacement procedures for tie-rods identified as SUSPECT under 24PBGB ONLY. Certain chassis that have completed 24PBGB inspection with “GOOD” results but have not filed warranty claims to close out the campaign in SIR will need to file a claim and close out 24PBGD. Secondary inspection and replacement procedures are now available through this bulletin for parts found to be SUSPECT in the 24PBGB Safety Recall. Customers will be advised NOT TO DRIVE TRUCKS until this remedy is completed. |
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