NHTSA Recall 06V391000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V391000; Date: Oct. 13, 2006
This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Kenworth C500; 2006 Kenworth T800; 2006 Kenworth W900; 2006 Peterbilt 340; 2006 Peterbilt 357; 2006 Peterbilt 365; 2006 Peterbilt 378; 2006 Peterbilt 379
Component: Power Train:driveline
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 572
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. A brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. If a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. The recall began on October 9, 2006. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 06kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006c. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 9, 2006
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