NHTSA Recall 09V258000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V258000; Date: Jul. 8, 2009
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Kenworth T2000; 2009 Kenworth T660; 2009 Kenworth T800; 2009 Kenworth W900; 2009 Peterbilt 365; 2009 Peterbilt 367; 2009 Peterbilt 384; 2009 Peterbilt 386; 2009 Peterbilt 387; 2009 Peterbilt 388; 2009 Peterbilt 389
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,096
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts. Mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 09kw8 & peterbilt recall no. 609-c. Owners 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: Jul 31, 2009
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