Peterbilt 348 (2016) – 17V593000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

348

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

17V593000

Component Description

Steering

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20150218

End Of Manufacture

20150626

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

17737

Date Owners Notified

20171113

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20170922

Make Campaign Number

P817-C

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard