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2022-2023 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T170 and others recall: steering

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 28, 2022. It covers about 47,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
47,500
reported
Jul 28, 2022
owners notified
Sep 26, 2022
related complaints
2

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about steering problems.

2022 Kenworth C5002023 Kenworth C5002022 Kenworth T1702023 Kenworth T1702022 Kenworth T2702023 Kenworth T2702022 Kenworth T2802023 Kenworth T2802022 Kenworth T3702023 Kenworth T3702022 Kenworth T3802023 Kenworth T380

Questions about recall 22V547000

Is there a recall on the 2022-2023 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T170 and others steering?

Yes. Recall 22V547000, reported on July 28, 2022, covers about 47,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V547000?

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.

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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