Following are summaries of product recalls by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that may be of interest to fleets.
INSTRUCTIONS: To view specific recall information in its entirety, click on the link included in each entry below. When you reach the web page, enter the NHTSA ID Number in the “Safety Issues by NHTSA ID” box, check the "Recalls" box and then click “Go."
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V044000
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
Components: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47,208
Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 323,232
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.
Remedy
Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 18, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V075000
Manufacturer: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,118
Summary
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Hino NE7A, NE7B, NH7A, NH9A, NH9B, NH9C, NJ7A, NJ7B, NJ7C, NV7A, NV7B, NV7C, NM9A, NM9B, TH9K, and TM9K vehicles. The ground connection in the telematics control unit harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground circuit and replace any damaged harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 05, 2024. Owners may contact Hino customer service at (248) 699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0460.