Kenworth T470, T170 +12 more: Steering

Affects Kenworth T470, T170, C500, T680, T270, T440, T880, W900, W990, T800B, T280, T370, T380, T480 · 2022–2023 — about 48K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

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