NHTSA Recall 16V706000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V706000; Date: Oct. 3, 2016
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Kenworth K370 Dual-steer; 2014 Kenworth K370 Dual-steer; 2015 Kenworth K370 Dual-steer; 2016 Kenworth K370 Dual-steer; 2017 Kenworth K370 Dual-steer; 2013 Peterbilt Pb220 Dual-steer; 2014 Peterbilt Pb220 Dual-steer; 2015 Peterbilt Pb220 Dual-steer; 2016 Peterbilt Pb220 Dual-steer; 2017 Peterbilt Pb220 Dual-steer
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Fontaine Modification
Affected Units:: 70
Recall Summary:
Fontaine modification (fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 fontaine-modified peterbilt 220 and kenworth 370 dual-steer vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, to August 22, 2016. The right hand side steering may fail due to an improperly press-fitted steering shaft.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 2, 2016
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