Kenworth K270, K370; Peterbilt 210, 220 and 1 more (2009-2018): Power train
Recall 17V554000 · Sep 6, 2017 · PACCAR Incorporated
2,975
vehicles affected
2,975
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V554000
- Date
- Sep 6, 2017
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 2,975
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly
- Model years
- 2009-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210 and 220 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 36 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V554000?
5 models: Kenworth K270 (2010-2018), Kenworth K370 (2010-2018), Peterbilt 210 (2009-2010, 2012-2018) and 2 more, about 2,975 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V554000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.