The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V593000·Announced 2017-09-22

PACCAR Recalls 2016 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Steering Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2016 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because a steering component may loosen, potentially causing a complete loss of steering and 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 in the steering system that can cause a complete loss of steering, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks equipped with specific Spicer D or E series steer axles. The affected models include Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579, and 587, as well as Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900.

The recall addresses a defect where the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued. This condition allows the tie rod to loosen. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, resulting in a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is P817-C.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 567, 220, 320, 330
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
17,737

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 (27)

  • 567
  • 220
  • 320
  • 330
  • 382
  • 386
  • K170
  • 389G
  • 325
  • 365
  • T270
  • 579
  • 389
  • T660
  • 384
  • 367
  • 337
  • T170
  • 587
  • T680
  • T880
  • T370
  • T440
  • T470
  • T800
  • W900
  • 348

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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