NHTSA Recall 17V593000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V593000; Date: Sep. 22, 2017
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Kenworth K170; 2016 Kenworth T170; 2016 Kenworth T270; 2016 Kenworth T370; 2016 Kenworth T440; 2016 Kenworth T470; 2016 Kenworth T660; 2016 Kenworth T680; 2016 Kenworth T800; 2016 Kenworth T880; 2016 Kenworth W900; 2016 Peterbilt 220; 2016 Peterbilt 320; 2016 Peterbilt 325; 2016 Peterbilt 330; 2016 Peterbilt 337; 2016 Peterbilt 348; 2016 Peterbilt 365; 2016 Peterbilt 367; 2016 Peterbilt 382; 2016 Peterbilt 384; 2016 Peterbilt 386; 2016 Peterbilt 389; 2016 Peterbilt 389G; 2016 Peterbilt 567; 2016 Peterbilt 579; 2016 Peterbilt 587
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 17,737
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
How to Fix:
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 on units 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.
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 13, 2017
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