Transport Canada Recall - 2024729 - PACCAR
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Summary
Product
Truck - Med. & H.D. recalled by PACCAR
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2024 | KENWORTH | T480, 2025 | PETERBILT | 548
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.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-76690
Transport Canada
ID
2024729
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