Recall
Peterbilt 579 — 24V233000
NHTSA ID
24V233000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
579
Years Affected
2025
Recall Date
2024-03-27
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Units Affected
782
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
24PBF, 24KWF
Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
Consequence
Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 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 24PBF and 24KWF.