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NHTSARecalled Oct 18, 2022 · #22V782000

Tie Rod Clamps Failure

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800B, T880, W900B, and W990 vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate. Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 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 22PBJ and 22KWJ.

View the official CPSC notice