2013–2017 Kenworth K370 Dual-Steer & 2013–2017 Peterbilt PB220 Dual-Steer recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Fontaine-modified Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth 370 dual-steer vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, to August 22, 2016. The right hand side steering may fail due to an improperly press-fitted steering shaft.
💥 The risk
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2016. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-704-409-1614.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V706000
- Manufacturer
- Fontaine Modification
- Vehicles affected
- 70
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 2, 2016
- Built
- Sep 30, 2013 – Aug 22, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.