NHTSA Recall 07V591000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V591000; Date: Dec. 20, 2007
This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Kenworth C500; 2008 Kenworth T2000; 2008 Kenworth T660; 2008 Kenworth T800; 2008 Peterbilt 320; 2008 Peterbilt 365; 2008 Peterbilt 367; 2008 Peterbilt 384; 2008 Peterbilt 386; 2008 Peterbilt 387; 2008 Peterbilt 388; 2008 Peterbilt 389; 2008 Peterbilt 389K
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 559
Recall Summary:
On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 07kwe, peterbilt 1107k. 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: Jan 9, 2008
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