NHTSA recall 16V706000
Steering
Kenworth K370 Dual-Steer and 1 more
Reported Oct 3, 201670 vehicles affectedFontaine ModificationBuilt Sep 30, 2013 – Aug 22, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.