The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V803000·Announced 2016-11-04

PACCAR Recalls 2017 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Tire Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2017 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks equipped with specific Goodyear tires that may partially separate, 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 (tire tread separation) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks manufactured between February 2, 2016, and October 13, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with specific Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A. Due to incomplete adhesion, the tire tread on these tires may partially separate.

A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Goodyear will notify owners of the affected vehicles, and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge.

Owners should contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267 to find a dealer. Consumers may also contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's recall numbers are 1016G (PB) for Peterbilt and 16KWC for Kenworth.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 389, 337, 330, T660
Brand
PETERBILT
Affected units
202

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 (13)

  • 389
  • 337
  • 330
  • T660
  • 567
  • K370
  • 579
  • 367
  • T440
  • T270
  • T800
  • T370
  • 348

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.