2016 Peterbilt 220 Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported September 22, 2017 · 17,737 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 17V593000 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported September 6, 2017 · 2,975 vehicles affected

What is wrong: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; and 2010-2018 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks. These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
Risk: If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on October 2730, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 817-D and 17KWE.

Recall number 17V554000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: cruise controlReported April 7, 2015 · 379 vehicles affected

What is wrong: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014, to March 30, 2015. Each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.
Risk: If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 415-E and 15KWC.

Recall number 15V206000 · Recall details

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Is the 2016 Peterbilt 220 reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2016 Peterbilt 220 have?

3 recalls, covering steering, power train and vehicle speed control.

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