PETERBILT 548 2023: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V547000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 548 | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-09-26 | 2022-07-28 | 2022-07-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22PBE, 22KWE
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 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 22PBE and 22KWE.
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.
