Recalls for 2023 Kenworth W900

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2022-10-19
Description
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.  

Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.