Steering: critical fastenersRecall 22V-277 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 22V-277 covers 17,641 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a steering: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V277000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 400 vehicles were listed as unreachable.