2016 PETERBILT 220 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 PETERBILT 220
The 2016 PETERBILT 220 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, STEERING, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Recalls for the 2016 PETERBILT 220
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 PETERBILT 220, potentially affecting up to 38,828 vehicles.
Recall 17V593000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 17,737 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V593000 — STEERING
| 17,737 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V554000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 2,975 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V206000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 379 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 PETERBILT 220
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 PETERBILT 220.
Safety Rating for the 2016 PETERBILT 220
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 PETERBILT 220 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 PETERBILT 220
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 PETERBILT 220
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 220
- 2011 PETERBILT 220 — 0 complaints
- 2012 PETERBILT 220 — 0 complaints
- 2013 PETERBILT 220 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PETERBILT 220 — 1 complaint
- 2015 PETERBILT 220 — 0 complaints
- 2016 PETERBILT 220 (current)
- 2017 PETERBILT 220 — 0 complaints
- 2018 PETERBILT 220 — 0 complaints
- 2020 PETERBILT 220 — 0 complaints
- 2021 PETERBILT 220 — 0 complaints
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- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints