CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
- Risk
- A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. To find a Goodyear dealer, owners should contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1016G (PB) (Peterbilt), and 16KWC (Kenworth).
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy trucks built between February and October 2016 may have Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires (size 295/75R22.5 G399A) with incomplete tread adhesion. The tread may partially separate from the tire while driving.
A partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Goodyear. Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge.
To find a Goodyear dealer, contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267. You can also contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
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