2023 KENWORTH T480 RECALL - #22V547000
RECALL FOR STEERING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2023 KENWORTH T480 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/29/2022 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
9/26/2022 |
| # Affected |
47,500 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. |
| Consequences |
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22PBE and 22KWE. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2023 KENWORTH T480 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
2023 KENWORTH T480 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2023 KENWORTH T480 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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