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2018-2020 Kenworth T270, Kenworth T370 and others recall: critical fasteners

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 25, 2022. It covers about 17,641 vehicles.

vehicles affected
17,641
reported
Apr 25, 2022
owners notified
Nov 8, 2022
related complaints
6

Steering: critical fasteners

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Risk
Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.

Recall number 22V277000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about steering problems.

2018 Kenworth T2702019 Kenworth T2702020 Kenworth T2702018 Kenworth T3702019 Kenworth T3702020 Kenworth T3702018 Kenworth T4402019 Kenworth T4402020 Kenworth T4402018 Kenworth T4702019 Kenworth T4702020 Kenworth T470

Questions about recall 22V277000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, Kenworth T370 and others critical fasteners?

Yes. Recall 22V277000, reported on April 25, 2022, covers about 17,641 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V277000?

Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.

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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