Kenworth K270, K370: Power train — axle assembly

Affects Kenworth K270, K370 · 2009–2018 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on October 2730, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 817-D and 17KWE.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational