Over a dozen 2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks might require repairs to prevent a total loss of control, leading to a recall of up to 3,887 possibly affected units.
A June 17 letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that a ball stud in the tie rod or drag link could break.
The recall involves Kenworth models K270, K370, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, and W990, along with Peterbilt models 220, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589, all under the Paccar brand.
The issue was reported to Paccar by a supplier in late May. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries or fatalities, as stated in the recall report.
Truck drivers are advised not to operate these vehicles until the necessary repairs are made, due to the potential for “complete loss of steering control,” which heightens the risk of accidents, according to NHTSA.
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies at no cost to the owners, NHTSA confirmed.
Additionally, other recalls have been issued for many of the same 2025 truck models, addressing problems related to the steering gear sector shaft and steering gear assembly.
Source: Trucking Dive
