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Do not drive Campaign 24V433 Posted June 12, 2024 7,410 units

2025 Peterbilt Trucks Recall 24V433: Steering Link

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 20, 2026

Recall 24V433 covers 7,410 2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for steering ball stud failure. Do not drive. Peterbilt dealer repair is free.

Do not drive

A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. Do not drive the truck, even for short trips, until the tie rod and drag link assemblies are inspected and replaced if needed. Ask the dealer about towing. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.

Peterbilt is recalling 7,410 2025 trucks, including 537, 548, 567, 589, and W990 models, because the tie rod or drag link assembly can contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that breaks. Do not drive an included truck until a Peterbilt dealer completes the free repair; a broken ball stud can cause complete loss of steering control and increase crash risk.

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What's wrong?

The tie rod and drag link are steering linkage parts on the affected 2025 Peterbilt trucks, including the listed 537, 548, 567, 589, Model 220, 520, 536, 579 and related models. These parts connect the steering gear and front axle components so the front wheels turn when the driver turns the steering wheel. A ball stud is the pivoting joint inside that linkage, and it has to be strong enough to carry steering loads.

On affected trucks, the tie rod or drag link assembly contains a ball stud that was not heat treated correctly. Heat treatment is the hardening process that gives the metal its required strength. The supplier mixed ball studs from an unvalidated heat treat process into normal production, so a suspect ball stud can break while the steering linkage is in use.

There is no warning sign before failure. PACCAR identified no driver symptom that reliably appears before the ball stud breaks.

Who's affected?

The listed models are tied to steering linkage components: tie rod assemblies and drag link connections.

2025 Peterbilt 537 tie rod (steering linkage)
2025 Peterbilt 537 steering linkage
2025 Peterbilt 548 tie rod (steering linkage)
2025 Peterbilt 548 steering linkage
2025 Peterbilt 567 tie rod (steering linkage)
Units affected7,410
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. Do not drive the truck, even for short trips, until the tie rod and drag link assemblies are inspected and replaced if needed. Ask the dealer about towing. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Peterbilt truck is included in this steering-linkage recall.
  2. Do not drive the truck until the dealer completes the tie-rod and drag-link repair.
  3. Arrange a tow if the truck has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
  4. Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to schedule the free tie-rod and drag-link inspection and replacement that fixes the ball-stud break risk behind the steering-control loss.
  5. Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 24V433 when you call.

What happens at the repair

Do not drive the truck until the recall repair is complete. At the dealer, a Peterbilt technician inspects the tie rod and drag link assemblies for the improperly heat-treated ball stud issue and replaces the affected assemblies as needed. The inspection, replacement parts, and labor are free under the recall. PACCAR used its general reimbursement plan for this campaign, so documented qualifying repairs paid before the recall notice can be submitted for review. Bring repair invoices, proof of payment, and any related service paperwork to the dealer or customer service contact.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

June 12, 2024 NHTSA published the recall
August 6, 2024 Owner notification mailed
August 11, 2024 Dealer notification began
August 11, 2024 Dealer notification ended
August 11, 2024 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
August 11, 2024 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V433?

Recall 24V433 covers 7,410 2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks with tie rod or drag link assemblies that have an improperly heat-treated ball stud. If the ball stud breaks, the truck can lose steering control. Do not drive until the dealer completes the free inspection and repair.

What should I do if my 2025 Peterbilt 537 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 24V433. If it is included, do not drive it. Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer for the free tie rod and drag link inspection, and ask the dealer about towing if the truck has to move.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and PACCAR says dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as needed for free. Use recall number 24V433 when you call the dealer.

What does do not drive mean for recall 24V433?

Do not drive means the truck should stay parked until the dealer completes the recall remedy. The steering ball stud can break and cause a complete loss of steering control. If the truck has to move, ask the Peterbilt dealer about towing before scheduling service.

When were owner letters mailed for recall 24V433?

Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, the VIN check is still the deciding step. The year and model are not enough to confirm recall coverage.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V433000
Peterbilt customer service1-425-828-5888
NHTSA recall #24V433
NHTSA recall # (full)24V433000

Source documents

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 →