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Recalls 1
Steering
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22PBE and 22KWE.
Recall number 22V547000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Kenworth C500 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Due to supplier constraints, an authorized aftermarket surge tank has been made available.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- The verbiage in the Introduction section has been updated.
- The attached procedures document has been updated with more detail and explanations
- Sheppard Recall Order Process Update
- Procedure pictures updated for clarity
- Safety recall
- Certain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air...
- Safety Recall Repair parts and procedures are now available
- Safety Recall Interim Notification On certain Kenworth model year 2018 through 2024 C500/T660/T800/W900...
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Is the 2022 Kenworth C500 reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2022 Kenworth C500 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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