KENWORTH K370 DUAL-STEER 2015: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V706000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH K370 DUAL-STEER 2015
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.