Steering:column

NHTSA campaign 19V618000 · announced August 22, 2019 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 109 units affected

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Peterbilt 337 and 348 vehicles. An incorrectly located weld in the steering shaft may crack and cause the lower shaft within the steering column to separate from the mating yoke.

The risk

If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-422. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBD.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Peterbilt 337
• 2020 Peterbilt 337
• 2019 Peterbilt 348
• 2020 Peterbilt 348

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.