SteeringRecall 16V-706 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
Fontaine Modification recall 16V-706 covers 70 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V706000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.