2016 Peterbilt 210 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:axle Assembly 2017-09-06 · campaign 17V554000 · 2,975 vehicles
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; and 2010-2018 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks. These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
Risk: If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on October 2730, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 817-D and 17KWE.
Service bulletins (24)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-11 · P001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"kenworth: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. peterbilt: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Engine 2024-11-22 · 32-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
info only unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. a new starter troubleshooting guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary starter replacements and associated warran
Service Brakes 2022-08-03 · 13-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the service information for bendix air dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.
Fuel System, Diesel 2021-09-21 · 43-071 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fix-as-fail – due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of diesel exhaust fluid (def) sensors are available. as a temporary solution, after paccar confirms a def sensor is not available, a temporary software update will allow a vehicle to continue operation with a failed def sensor by disab
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2021-02-10 · 02-160 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only – windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
Service Brakes 2020-07-29 · 13-054 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fix-as-fail - bendix new-gen lightweight steer axle drum brake spider cracking
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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