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2022–2023 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T170, Kenworth T270 +more: Steering recall

NHTSA campaign 22V547000 · 48K units potentially affected · filed Jul 28, 2022

What's wrong

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.

Why it matters

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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
22V547000
Manufacturer no.
22PBE, 22KWE
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
STEERING
Units affected
47,500
Report received
Jul 28, 2022
Owner letters
Sep 26, 2022
Type
Vehicle

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