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Recall 22V-547: 2022–2023 Kenworth C500, 2022–2023 Kenworth T170 and 25 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 28, 2022, covering about 47,500 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-547
Report date
Jul 28, 2022
Vehicles affected
47,500
Owners notified
Sep 26, 2022

The problem

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.

The risk

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentSteering
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V547000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth C5002022, 2023All years
Kenworth T1702022, 2023All years
Kenworth T2702022, 2023All years
Kenworth T2802022, 2023All years
Kenworth T3702022, 2023All years
Kenworth T3802022, 2023All years
Kenworth T4402022, 2023All years
Kenworth T4702022, 2023All years
Kenworth T4802022, 2023All years
Kenworth T6802022, 2023All years
Kenworth T800B2022, 2023All years
Kenworth T8802022, 2023All years
Kenworth W9002022, 2023All years
Kenworth W9902022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 3252022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 3302022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 3372022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 3482022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 3652022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 3672022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 3892022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 5202022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 5362022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 5372022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 5482022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 5672022, 2023All years
Peterbilt 5792022, 2023All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-547?

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.

How is recall 22V-547 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.