The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V618000·Announced 2019-08-22

Peterbilt 337 and 348 Trucks Recalled for Steering Column Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2019-2020 Peterbilt 337 and 348 trucks because a steering shaft weld may crack, causing loss of steering control.

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 lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2019-2020 Peterbilt 337 and 348 vehicles. The recall involves a total of 109 vehicles.

An incorrectly located weld in the steering shaft may crack, causing the lower shaft within the steering column to separate from the mating yoke. If this separation occurs, the driver may lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-422 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 348, 337
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
109

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)

  • 348
  • 337

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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