2017 Peterbilt Pb220 Dual-Steer problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Steering 2016-10-03 · campaign 16V706000 · 70 vehicles
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.
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
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 And Engine Cooling 2022-10-18 · 45-064 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
info only - paccar is introducing over-the-air (ota) software updates for engine my17 and newer chassis equipped with cummins x15, x12, isx12, isx12n, l9n, px-7, and px-9 engines the technology will leverage the existing remote diagnostic cs hardware to deliver secure software updates remotely. this
Wheels 2017-03-29 · FRN11151CustLtr · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sample customer letter - field repair 11151: steering column mounting bolts loose.
Steering 2017-03-14 · FRN216-1Custltr · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sample customer letter - 216-1 dana intermediate steering shaft unseated or missing c-clip.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.