PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 348
— Recall Campaign #22V782000
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800B, T880, W900B, and W990 vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 79 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V782000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 18, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V782000 |
| Units affected: | 79 |
- Description:
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800B, T880, W900B, and W990 vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
- Consequeces:
- Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 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 22PBJ and 22KWJ.
- 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.