Vehicle recall 16V706000 · October 3, 2016
Kenworth K370 Dual-Steer and Peterbilt PB220 Dual-Steer
The right hand side steering may fail due to an improperly press-fitted steering shaft.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Fontaine-modified Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth 370 dual-steer vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, to August 22, 2016. The right hand side steering may fail due to an improperly press-fitted steering shaft.
- Consequence
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2016. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-704-409-1614.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V706000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 3, 2016
- Filed by
- Fontaine Modification
- Owner notification
- November 2, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 70
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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