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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V593000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Published September 26, 2017 · Recall initiated: September 22, 2017

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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 details

Brand
PETERBILT
Model
567
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2016 PETERBILT 567 | 2016 PETERBILT 220 | 2016 PETERBILT 320 | 2016 PETERBILT 330 | 2016 PETERBILT 382 | 2016 PETERBILT 386 | 2016 KENWORTH K170 | 2016 PETERBILT 389G | 2016 PETERBILT 325 | 2016 PETERBILT 365 | 2016 KENWORTH T270 | 2016 PETERBILT 579 | 2016 PETERBILT 389 | 2016 KENWORTH T660 | 2016 PETERBILT 384 | 2016 PETERBILT 367 | 2016 PETERBILT 337 | 2016 KENWORTH T170 | 2016 PETERBILT 587 | 2016 KENWORTH T680
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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