TiresRecall 16V-803 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles

PACCAR Incorporated recall 16V-803 covers 202 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2016.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected20213 models
ReportedNov 4, 2016Owners notified Dec 14, 2016
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 16V803000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.

The risk

A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. To find a Goodyear dealer, owners should contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1016G (PB) (Peterbilt), and 16KWC (Kenworth).

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.