2023 Kenworth T370, Kenworth T480 and others recall: tie rod assembly

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on October 18, 2022. It covers about 79 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 79
reported: Oct 18, 2022
owners notified: Dec 16, 2022

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800B, T880, W900B, and W990 vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 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 22PBJ and 22KWJ.

Recall number 22V782000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 22V782000

Is there a recall on the 2023 Kenworth T370, Kenworth T480 and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 22V782000, reported on October 18, 2022, covers about 79 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V782000?

Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 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 22PBJ and 22KWJ.

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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