Kenworth T480: Steering

Affects Kenworth T480 · 2024–2025 — about 4 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On a small number of trucks, the steer axle wheel bearings may not have been manufactured with enough grease. As a result, the bearings could become damaged and overheat. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with certain Meritor steer axles. Safety Risk: A wheel bearing that overheats can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: PACCAR will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, as necessary, replace the steer axle wheel bearings. The dealer will also repack the bearings with grease.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational