The defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
The risk
Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T270 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2018, 2019 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 330 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 337 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Components: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T270 | 2018 | 0 | 5 |
| Kenworth T270 | 2019 | 0 | 5 |
| Kenworth T270 | 2020 | 0 | 5 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2018 | 1 | 6 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2019 | 1 | 6 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2020 | 0 | 6 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2018 | 0 | 5 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2019 | 0 | 5 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2020 | 0 | 4 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2018 | 0 | 6 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2019 | 0 | 5 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2018 | 11 | 15 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2019 | 8 | 9 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2020 | 8 | 8 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2018 | 1 | 11 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2019 | 0 | 8 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2020 | 0 | 9 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2018 | 3 | 16 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2019 | 0 | 10 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2020 | 0 | 10 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2018 | 0 | 9 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2019 | 0 | 7 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2020 | 0 | 6 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2020 | 0 | 5 |
| Peterbilt 330 | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
Other steering recalls in 2022
70 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the steering; PACCAR Incorporated filed 154 campaigns in all.
| 22V943000 20 Dec 2022 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| 22V936000 16 Dec 2022 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 22V916000 12 Dec 2022 | East Manufacturing Corp. |
| 22V906000 8 Dec 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V892000 2 Dec 2022 | Pierce Manufacturing |
| 22V890000 2 Dec 2022 | Newmar Corporation |
| 22V879000 29 Nov 2022 | Alexis Fire Equipment Company |
| 22V871000 23 Nov 2022 | Marion Body Works Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022