KENWORTH W990 2018: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V277000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH W990 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-08 2022-04-25 2022-04-26

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22 PBB and 22 KWB

Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17641

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

Consequence

Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.

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.