2020 Peterbilt 330

Defect. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

Risk. Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy. Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 PETERBUILT. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AUTO COLLISION WARNING INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WHICH THE BRAKES TO BE APPLIED WITHOUT A VEHICLE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WITH THE SENSOR ON THE FRONT BUMPER WAS COVERED WITH SNOW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER TO REQUEST THE FEATURE TO BE DISABLED BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A DEFECT DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE FAILURE WAS STILL EXPERIENCED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.