NHTSA Campaign 16V706000
STEERING
Issued by Fontaine Modification · Reported Oct 3, 2016 · 70 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | K370 DUAL-STEER | 2013 | 70 |
| KENWORTH | K370 DUAL-STEER | 2014 | 70 |
| KENWORTH | K370 DUAL-STEER | 2015 | 70 |
| KENWORTH | K370 DUAL-STEER | 2016 | 70 |
| KENWORTH | K370 DUAL-STEER | 2017 | 70 |
| PETERBILT | PB220 DUAL-STEER | 2013 | 70 |
| PETERBILT | PB220 DUAL-STEER | 2014 | 70 |
| PETERBILT | PB220 DUAL-STEER | 2015 | 70 |
| PETERBILT | PB220 DUAL-STEER | 2016 | 70 |
| PETERBILT | PB220 DUAL-STEER | 2017 | 70 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V706000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.