NHTSA Recall 01V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V066000; Date: Mar. 7, 2001
This condition can result in the loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Peterbilt 357; 2001 Peterbilt 357; 2000 Peterbilt 378; 2001 Peterbilt 378; 2000 Peterbilt 379; 2001 Peterbilt 379; 2000 Peterbilt 385; 2001 Peterbilt 385
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,755
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the defective bolts. Owner notification began April 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 2, 2001
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