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2016 Kenworth K170, Kenworth T170 and others recall: tie rod assembly

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on September 22, 2017. It covers about 17,737 vehicles.

vehicles affected
17,737
reported
Sep 22, 2017
owners notified
Nov 13, 2017
related complaints
1

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

2016 Kenworth K1702016 Kenworth T1702016 Kenworth T2702016 Kenworth T3702016 Kenworth T4402016 Kenworth T4702016 Kenworth T6602016 Kenworth T6802016 Kenworth T8002016 Kenworth T8802016 Kenworth W9002016 Peterbilt 220

Questions about recall 17V593000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Kenworth K170, Kenworth T170 and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 17V593000, reported on September 22, 2017, covers about 17,737 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V593000?

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.

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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