NHTSA Recall 22V782000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 79 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Kenworth T370.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V782000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22PBJ and 22KWJ |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 18, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V782000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T370 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T800B | 2023 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2023 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2023 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2023 |
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.