Fontaine Recalls Peterbilt and Kenworth Dual-Steer Trucks for Steering Defect
Fontaine is recalling 70 modified Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because an improperly fitted steering shaft may fail, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering shaft) that can lead to loss of control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Fontaine-modified Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth 370 dual-steer vehicles. The recall covers 70 vehicles manufactured between September 30, 2013, and August 22, 2016. The defect involves the right-hand side steering, which may fail due to an improperly press-fitted steering shaft.
The potential failure of the steering shaft can result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2016. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-704-409-1614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PETERBILT, KENWORTH PB220 DUAL-STEER, K370 DUAL-STEER
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Manufacturer
- Fontaine Modification
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 70
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- PB220 DUAL-STEER
- K370 DUAL-STEER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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