KENWORTH K370 DUAL-STEER 2013: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V706000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | K370 DUAL-STEER | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-11-02 | 2016-10-03 | 2016-10-03 |
Production Dates: 2013-09-30 - 2016-08-22
Manufacturers Involved: Fontaine Modification
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 70
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Fontaine Modification "Fontaine" is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Fontaine-modified Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth 370 dual-steer vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, to August 22, 2016. The right hand side steering may fail due to an improperly press-fitted steering shaft.
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2016. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-704-409-1614.
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.
