2016 PETERBILT 330 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 17V554000 on 09/07/2017
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 03/14/2011 - 08/14/2017
- Affected:
- 2,977
- Defect:
- Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2009-2010 peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 peterbilt 210, 220, 330 and 337 trucks; and 2010-2018 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks. these lfna trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V593000 on 09/25/2017
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 02/17/2015 - 06/25/2015
- Affected:
- 17,737
- Defect:
- Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V593000 on 09/25/2017
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Manufactured:
- 02/17/2015 - 06/25/2015
- Affected:
- 17,737
- Defect:
- Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
2016 PETERBILT 330 TSB
- Bulletin:
- 7-17
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
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