NHTSA Recall 06V447000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V447000; Date: Nov. 24, 2006
Should the locking mechanism disengage, the tilting travel of the column would be unrestricted. This unrestricted travel allows the steering wheel to impact the dash and could limit the movement of the steering wheel potentially resulting in difficulty maneuvering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Kenworth T600; 2008 Kenworth T600; 2007 Kenworth T800; 2008 Kenworth T800; 2007 Kenworth W900; 2008 Kenworth W900
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 443
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with a trw tilt/telescoping steering column, the tilt locking mechanism on the steering column may disengage. This could prevent the steering column from locking in to predetermined positions.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the tilt locking mechanism with a revised design that incorporates a new bracket for restraining the tilting mechanism. The recall began on December 22, 2006. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 06kw2. 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: Dec 22, 2006
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