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NHTSARecalled Oct 3, 2016 · #16V706000

Improper Press Fit on Steering Shaft

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Improper Press Fit on Steering Shaft
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Model numbers
2017 Fontaine
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice