CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22PBE and 22KWE.
- 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
Steering gears on certain trucks may have been assembled incorrectly. Over time, this can cause the gear to fracture, which may lead to a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, take it to an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial number and replace the steering gear if needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. For help, contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and reference PACCAR recall numbers 22KWE or 22PBE.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
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