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Paccar - Insufficient lubricant in front steer drive axle
Official notice
2 Dec 2024
Last checked
2 Dec 2024
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Insufficient lubricant in front steer drive axle. Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2024-12-02.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect and repair the wheel end with new parts and lubricate the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed july 21, 2025. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 24kwj and 24pbj.
Units affected
29
Recall number
24KWJ 24PBJ
Official notice
2024-12-02
The hazard
The hazard
Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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