The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V706000·Announced 2016-10-03

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
KENWORTH, PETERBILT K370 DUAL-STEER, PB220 DUAL-STEER
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
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)

  • K370 DUAL-STEER
  • PB220 DUAL-STEER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · KENWORTH

Same manufacturer · Fontaine Modification

See all →

Same hazard · steering failure

See all →