2018–2020 Kenworth T270, Kenworth T370, Kenworth T440 +more: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 22V277000 · 18K units potentially affected · filed Apr 25, 2022
What's 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.
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V277000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22 PBB and 22 KWB
- Manufacturer
- Paccar Incorporated
- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Units affected
- 17,641
- Report received
- Apr 25, 2022
- Owner letters
- Nov 8, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T270 2018, 2019, 2020
- Kenworth T370 2018, 2019, 2020
- Kenworth T440 2018, 2019, 2020
- Kenworth T470 2018, 2019, 2020
- Kenworth T660 2018, 2019
- Kenworth T680 2018, 2019, 2020
- Kenworth T800 2018, 2019, 2020
- Kenworth T880 2018, 2019, 2020
- Kenworth W900 2018, 2019, 2020
- Kenworth W990 2018, 2019, 2020
- Peterbilt 330 2018, 2019, 2020
- Peterbilt 337 2018, 2019, 2020
- Peterbilt 348 2018, 2019, 2020
- Peterbilt 365 2018, 2019, 2020
- Peterbilt 367 2018, 2019, 2020
- Peterbilt 389 2018, 2019, 2020
- Peterbilt 520 2018, 2019, 2020
- Peterbilt 567 2018, 2019, 2020
- Peterbilt 579 2018, 2019, 2020