Recall 22V-782: 2023 Kenworth T370, 2023 Kenworth T480 and 9 more
PACCAR Incorporated recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Oct 18, 2022, covering about 79 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V782000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T370 | 2023 | All years |
| Kenworth T480 | 2023 | All years |
| Kenworth T800B | 2023 | All years |
| Kenworth T880 | 2023 | All years |
| Kenworth W900 | 2023 | All years |
| Kenworth W990 | 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2023 | All 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-782?
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.
How is recall 22V-782 fixed?
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.
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.