Component Description
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
PACCAR Incorporated
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150224
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150709
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
17737
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20171113
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20170922
Record Creation Date
20170926
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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 Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
