Vehicle recall 17V593000 · September 22, 2017
Peterbilt 220, Peterbilt 320 and 25 more models
The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V593000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2017
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- P817-C
- Owner notification
- November 13, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,737
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth K170 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth T170 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth T270 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth T370 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth T440 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth T470 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth T660 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth T680 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth T800 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth T880 (2016): 2016
- Kenworth W900 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 220 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 320 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 325 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 330 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 337 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 348 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 365 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 367 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 382 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 384 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 386 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 389 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 389G (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 567 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 579 (2016): 2016
- Peterbilt 587 (2016): 2016
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