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2016 Peterbilt 220 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Peterbilt 220, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 22, 2017report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2016 Peterbilt 220 recall campaigns

The 2016 Peterbilt 220 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 17V593000 dated September 22, 2017.
Component
STEERING
Report received
September 22, 2017
Potential units
17,737campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Why it matters: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is P817-C.

Owner notification: November 13, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
September 6, 2017
Potential units
2,975campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: October 27, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 15V206000

Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Report received
April 7, 2015
Potential units
379campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014, to March 30, 2015. Each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hour.

Why it matters: If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 415-E and 15KWC.

Owner notification: June 5, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2016 Peterbilt 220?

The most frequent component groups in 2016 Peterbilt 220 campaign records are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Power Train (1), Steering (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train1
Steering1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2016 Peterbilt 220 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 3 model-year reports for the Peterbilt 220, spanning 2015–2023; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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