Vehicle recall 22V547000 · July 28, 2022
Peterbilt 325, Peterbilt 330 and 25 more models
The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- Consequence
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 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 22PBE and 22KWE.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V547000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 28, 2022
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22PBE, 22KWE
- Owner notification
- September 26, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 47,500
- 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.
- Kenworth C500 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T170 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T270 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T280 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T370 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T380 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T440 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T470 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T480 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T680 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T800B (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth T880 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth W900 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Kenworth W990 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 325 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 330 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 337 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 348 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 365 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 367 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 389 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 520 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 536 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 537 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 548 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 567 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 579 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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