Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth C500 2008–2010
- Kenworth T2000 2008–2010
- Kenworth T660 2008–2010
- Kenworth T800 2008–2010
- Kenworth W900 2008–2010
- Peterbilt 365 2008–2010
- Peterbilt 367 2008–2010
- Peterbilt 384 2008–2010
- Peterbilt 386 2008–2010
- Peterbilt 387 2008–2010
- Peterbilt 388 2008–2010
- Peterbilt 389 2008–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V308000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 2, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jul 30, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,697
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 4, 2008 to Apr 20, 2009
- Part
- Steering › Column
- Maker's own recall number
- 10KW-F & 0610-D
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Apr 6, 2020
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 21, 2018
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Sep 22, 2017
- Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Dec 5, 2016
- Peterbilt recall: Tires Nov 9, 2015
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Sep 24, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.