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- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800B, T880, W900B, and W990 vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
- Risk
- Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 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 22PBJ and 22KWJ.
- 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
The tie rod clamps on these trucks may have been improperly heat-treated. Over time they can fail, allowing a tie rod to separate.
If a tie rod separates, the truck can suddenly lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay getting the repair.
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. You can also contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T370 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T480 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T800B | 2023 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2023 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2023 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2023 |