CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
- Risk
- Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle on the Dana D-Series front axle may fail. If they do, the driver can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash and injury.
An authorized dealer will replace and torque the steering arm fasteners at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. If you have questions, contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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