2009-2018 Kenworth K270, Kenworth K370 and others recall: axle assembly

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on September 6, 2017. It covers about 2,975 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,975
reported: Sep 6, 2017
owners notified: Oct 27, 2017

Power train: axle assembly

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

Affected vehicles

Kenworth K270 2010-2018 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Kenworth K370 2010-2018 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Peterbilt 210 2009-2010, 2012-2018 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Peterbilt 220 2015-2018 2015 2016 2017 2018
Peterbilt Model 220 2009-2010, 2012-2014 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014

Questions about recall 17V554000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2018 Kenworth K270, Kenworth K370 and others axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 17V554000, reported on September 6, 2017, covers about 2,975 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V554000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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