2016 Kenworth K170 & 2016 Kenworth T170 + 25 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V593000
- Manufacturer recall #
- P817-C
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 17,737
- Component
- STEERING; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 13, 2017
- Built
- Feb 18, 2015 – Jun 26, 2015
- 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.