NHTSA Recall 17V554000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V554000; Date: Sep. 6, 2017
If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Kenworth K270; 2011 Kenworth K270; 2012 Kenworth K270; 2013 Kenworth K270; 2014 Kenworth K270; 2015 Kenworth K270; 2016 Kenworth K270; 2017 Kenworth K270; 2018 Kenworth K270; 2010 Kenworth K370; 2011 Kenworth K370; 2012 Kenworth K370; 2013 Kenworth K370; 2014 Kenworth K370; 2015 Kenworth K370; 2016 Kenworth K370; 2017 Kenworth K370; 2018 Kenworth K370; 2009 Peterbilt 210; 2010 Peterbilt 210; 2012 Peterbilt 210; 2013 Peterbilt 210; 2014 Peterbilt 210; 2015 Peterbilt 210; 2016 Peterbilt 210; 2017 Peterbilt 210; 2018 Peterbilt 210; 2009 Peterbilt 220; 2010 Peterbilt 220; 2012 Peterbilt 220; 2013 Peterbilt 220; 2014 Peterbilt 220; 2015 Peterbilt 220; 2016 Peterbilt 220; 2017 Peterbilt 220; 2018 Peterbilt 220; 2012 Peterbilt 330; 2013 Peterbilt 330; 2014 Peterbilt 330; 2015 Peterbilt 330; 2016 Peterbilt 330; 2017 Peterbilt 330; 2018 Peterbilt 330; 2012 Peterbilt 337; 2013 Peterbilt 337; 2014 Peterbilt 337; 2015 Peterbilt 337; 2016 Peterbilt 337; 2017 Peterbilt 337; 2018 Peterbilt 337
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,977
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2009-2010 peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 peterbilt 210, 220, 330 and 337 trucks; and 2010-2018 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks. These lfna trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on October 2730, 2017. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 817-d and 17kwe.
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: Oct 27, 2017
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