PACCAR Incorporated is recalling 7,410 of its 2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because a critical steering component, the ball stud in the tie rod or drag link assembly, may have been improperly heat-treated. This defect can cause the ball stud to break, leading to a complete and sudden loss of steering control. Impacted models include various Kenworth (K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990) and Peterbilt (220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589) trucks manufactured for the 2025 model year.
A broken ball stud can cause the driver to lose all ability to steer the vehicle, which significantly increases the risk of a crash. Because of this severe danger, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the necessary repairs have been made.
You have 2 options:
Inspection and replacement of steering components
Do Not Drive order
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response