HDT presents a monthly compilation of heavy-duty truck and trailer recalls as declared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The following recalls pertain to November 2023. Safety concerns are the focus of NHTSA recalls, and it is imperative for vehicle owners to promptly address safety defects through cost-free repairs provided by dealers to mitigate potential risks of injuries or fatalities.
Stay abreast of these updates and prioritize the safety of your fleet, particularly if your lineup includes Mack Trucks, Autocar, Volvo, or Paccar vehicles.
Mack Trucks Recalls
Vehicles:
2024 Granite.
2024 TerraPro.
Potential Units Affected: 12.
Component: Rear lifting bracket.
Breakdown: The rear lifting bracket that attaches to the engine cylinder head may be insufficiently secured, allowing it to detach.
Solution: Inspect and replace the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket.
Vehicles: 2024 MD trucks.
Potential Units Affected: 74.
Component: Steering wheel.
Breakdown: The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from the steering shaft, causing the steering wheel to detach.
Solution: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the steering wheel retention bolt.
Paccar Incorporated Recalls
Vehicles: 2024 Peterbilt 520.
Potential Units Affected: 9.
Component: Rear lifting bracket.
Breakdown: The rear lifting bracket that attaches to the engine cylinder head may be insufficiently secured, allowing it to detach.
Solution: Dealers will inspect and replace the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket.
Vehicles:
2020 Kenworth T660.
2018-2024 Kenworth T800.
2018-2024 Kenworth W900.
Potential Units Affected: 3,841.
Component: Seatbelt.
Breakdown: An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
Solution: Inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt.