Recall 24V043 affects 68 2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for improperly seated steering knuckles. Repair is free at a franchised Peterbilt dealer.
Peterbilt is recalling 68 2024 trucks, including the 520, 367, 389, 567, T880, W990, W900, and T800, because bearing journals are not fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies. An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, loosen or fracture the axle spindles, and increase crash risk; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2024 trucks use a Composilite EXS20 auxiliary axle with steering knuckle assemblies at the wheel ends. The bearing journal is the machined surface in the knuckle that helps support the wheel end hub and its bearings. The hub assembly carries the wheel end and needs that journal seated correctly before the hub is installed.
On these trucks, the bearing journals were not fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies. Hendrickson traced the problem to worn installation tooling and quality checks that did not catch the seating issue after installation. When the journal is not fully seated, the wheel end hub assembly is not installed the way it was designed to fit.
Owners can see oil lubricant leaking from the wheel end hub assemblies. That leak is the warning sign named for this recall and should be reported when scheduling the free recall repair.
Who's affected?
Covers 8 truck models in the 2024 model year, all tied to the Composilite EXS20 aux axle steering linkage.
| 2024 Peterbilt 520 | steering linkage |
|---|---|
| 2024 Peterbilt 367 | steering linkage |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | steering linkage |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | steering linkage |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | steering linkage |
| 2024 Kenworth W990 | steering linkage |
| 2024 Kenworth W900 | steering linkage |
| 2024 Kenworth T800 | steering linkage |
| Units affected | 68 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Oil leaking from an improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can let axle spindles loosen or fracture, increasing the risk of a crash. Watch for oil lubricant around the wheel end hub assemblies, drive cautiously, and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Peterbilt or Kenworth truck is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer, or a Kenworth dealer for Kenworth trucks, to schedule the free steering-knuckle inspection and repair.
- Ask the dealer to inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as needed to correct the bearing-journal and wheel-end hub installation issue.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 24V043 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop driving if you see oil leakage near a wheel end or notice steering changes.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Peterbilt technician inspects the steering knuckle assemblies and replaces them where needed so the wheel end hub assemblies can be installed correctly. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. If you already paid for a steering knuckle or wheel end hub repair tied to this defect, PACCAR's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring receipts or repair invoices to the service desk and ask how to submit them under the recall reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 25, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 23, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 25, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| March 25, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 25, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V043?
Recall 24V043 covers 68 2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks with steering knuckle assemblies where the bearing journals were not fully seated. That condition can keep the wheel end hub assemblies from being installed correctly. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies free of charge.
What should I do if my 2024 Peterbilt 520, 367, 389, 567, T880, W990, W900, or T800 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 24V043. If it is, contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to schedule the steering knuckle inspection. Reference recall number 24V043 and PACCAR recall number 24PBB when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 24V043, dealers will inspect the steering knuckle assemblies and replace them when needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a crash from wheel end hub assembly movement or failure. An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, which can cause the axle spindles to loosen or fracture. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer inspection and repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V043000 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt customer service | 1-940-591-4220 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V043 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V043000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →