Paccar recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks for steering part defect

Two Peterbilt trucks with ferris wheel in background

Paccar Inc. is recalling more than 17,600 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks from 2018-2020 because axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steer arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

The Dana Inc. D-Series axle steer arm fasteners were investigated after a reported failure in August 2020. The failure of both fasteners could result in a loss of steering control. That could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

No crashes or injuries were reported in the paperwork Paccar (NASDAQ: PCAR) filed with...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/paccar-recalls-trucks-for-steering-defect

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