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Peterbilt, Kenworth 2016 Steering recall

Recalled September 22, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17V593000 · Peterbilt

Hazard
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is P817-C.
Units
17,737 units

Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is P817-C.

Product
Peterbilt 220 · Peterbilt 320 · Peterbilt 325 · Peterbilt 330 · Peterbilt 337 · Peterbilt 348 · Peterbilt 365 · Peterbilt 367 · Peterbilt 382 · Peterbilt 384 · Peterbilt 386 · Peterbilt 389 · Peterbilt 389G · Peterbilt 567 · Peterbilt 579 · Peterbilt 587 · Peterbilt K170 · Peterbilt T170 · Peterbilt T270 · Peterbilt T370 · Peterbilt T440 · Peterbilt T470 · Peterbilt T660 · Peterbilt T680 · Peterbilt T800 · Peterbilt T880 · Peterbilt W900
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →