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KENWORTH, PETERBILT — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2024-12-02

Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks: steer axle wheel bearings lack grease, could fail

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-02
Manufacturer	PACCAR
Models affected	T480, 548
Model year	2024, 2025
Units affected	4
Defect	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._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with certain Meritor steer axles._x000D_ A wheel bearing that overheats can create the risk of a fire.
Component	Steering
Remedy	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.
Recall number	2024-729
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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