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Kenworth steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

NHTSA campaign 22V-547 · Reported July 28, 2022 · 47,500 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kenworth C500, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567 and 579
VEHICLES AFFECTED
47,500
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

PACCAR Incorporated reported a problem with the steering. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

WHY IT MATTERS

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-547.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022–2023Kenworth C500
2022–2023Kenworth T280
2022–2023Kenworth T380
2022–2023Kenworth T480
2022–2023Kenworth T680
2022–2023Kenworth T880
2022–2023Kenworth W900
2022–2023Kenworth W990
2022–2023Peterbilt 325
2022–2023Peterbilt 330
2022–2023Peterbilt 337
2022–2023Peterbilt 348
2022–2023Peterbilt 365
2022–2023Peterbilt 367
2022–2023Peterbilt 389
2022–2023Peterbilt 520
2022–2023Peterbilt 536
2022–2023Peterbilt 537
2022–2023Peterbilt 548
2022–2023Peterbilt 567
2022–2023Peterbilt 579

What changed

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