BMW 320 2016: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Make : BMW Model : 320 Year : 2016
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V939000
Date Owner's Notified: 2023-02-22 Date Received by ODI: 2022-12-16 Date Added to Database: 2022-12-19
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22PBL
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15658
Summary:
      PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks equipped with Haulmaax/EX suspensions. The suspension tracking rod brackets may fail and detach from the forward drive axle, causing the axle to become unstable.
Consequence:
      An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Dealers will inspect the welds and add an additional bracket between the tracking rod bracket and axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBL.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.