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
382
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