Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T270 2018–2020
- Kenworth T370 2018–2020
- Kenworth T440 2018–2020
- Kenworth T470 2018–2020
- Kenworth T660 2018–2019
- Kenworth T680 2018–2020
- Kenworth T800 2018–2020
- Kenworth T880 2018–2020
- Kenworth W900 2018–2020
- Kenworth W990 2018–2020
- Peterbilt 330 2018–2020
- Peterbilt 337 2018–2020
- Peterbilt 348 2018–2020
- Peterbilt 365 2018–2020
- Peterbilt 367 2018–2020
- Peterbilt 389 2018–2020
- Peterbilt 520 2018–2020
- Peterbilt 567 2018–2020
- Peterbilt 579 2018–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V277000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 25, 2022
- Owners notified
- Nov 8, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17,641
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Oct 21, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jul 28, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 29, 2021
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 3, 2021
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel May 26, 2021
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Apr 6, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.