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.