NHTSA Recall 10V308000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V308000; Date: Jul. 2, 2010
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Kenworth C500; 2009 Kenworth C500; 2010 Kenworth C500; 2008 Kenworth T2000; 2009 Kenworth T2000; 2010 Kenworth T2000; 2008 Kenworth T660; 2009 Kenworth T660; 2010 Kenworth T660; 2008 Kenworth T800; 2009 Kenworth T800; 2010 Kenworth T800; 2008 Kenworth W900; 2009 Kenworth W900; 2010 Kenworth W900; 2008 Peterbilt 365; 2009 Peterbilt 365; 2010 Peterbilt 365; 2008 Peterbilt 367; 2009 Peterbilt 367; 2010 Peterbilt 367; 2008 Peterbilt 384; 2009 Peterbilt 384; 2010 Peterbilt 384; 2008 Peterbilt 386; 2009 Peterbilt 386; 2010 Peterbilt 386; 2008 Peterbilt 387; 2009 Peterbilt 387; 2010 Peterbilt 387; 2008 Peterbilt 388; 2009 Peterbilt 388; 2010 Peterbilt 388; 2008 Peterbilt 389; 2009 Peterbilt 389; 2010 Peterbilt 389
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 9,697
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. The circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. Mislocation of the 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 provided by trw. Any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on July 30, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 10kw-f & peterbilt recall no. 0610-d. 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 30, 2010
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