Peterbilt · United States · Crit
Peterbilt 567, 220 +14 more: Steering — tie rod assembly
Affects Peterbilt 567, 220, 320, 330, 382, 386, 389G, 325, 365, 579, 389, 384, 367, 337, 587, 348 · 2016 — about 18K vehicles.
The hazard
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is P817-C.