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SevereNHTSA·22V782000·Announced 2022-10-18

PACCAR Recalls 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Steering Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because improperly heat-treated tie rod clamps may fail, causing a sudden loss of steering.

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 in the steering system that can result in a sudden loss of steering and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles due to a defect in the steering linkage. The affected models include the Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800B, T880, W900B, and W990, as well as the Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, and 567.

The tie rod clamps on these vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated. This defect can cause the clamps to fail, allowing the tie rods to separate. Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's recall numbers are 22PBJ and 22KWJ.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T800B, W900, T370, T480
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
79

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 (11)

  • T800B
  • W900
  • T370
  • T480
  • T880
  • 567
  • 389
  • 367
  • W990
  • 548
  • 348

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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