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NHTSA Recall 17V593000: Tie rod assembly (steering) and steering

PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,737 vehicles. It affects 27 models including the Kenworth K170.

17,737
vehicles potentially affected
27
models affected
2017
owners notified (November 13)
NHTSA campaign17V593000
Manufacturer campaignP817-C
ComponentsSTEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING
Report receivedSeptember 22, 2017
Owner notificationNovember 13, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V593000

Make and modelModel years
Kenworth K1702016
Kenworth T1702016
Kenworth T2702016
Kenworth T3702016
Kenworth T4402016
Kenworth T4702016
Kenworth T6602016
Kenworth T6802016
Kenworth T8002016
Kenworth T8802016
Kenworth W9002016
Peterbilt 2202016
Peterbilt 3202016
Peterbilt 3252016
Peterbilt 3302016
Peterbilt 3372016
Peterbilt 3482016
Peterbilt 3652016
Peterbilt 3672016
Peterbilt 3822016
Peterbilt 3842016
Peterbilt 3862016
Peterbilt 3892016
Peterbilt 389G2016
Peterbilt 5672016
Peterbilt 5792016
Peterbilt 5872016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.