NHTSA recall 07V591000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 07V591000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 07KWE & 1107K |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2007-12-20 |
| Owners notified | 2008-01-09 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Units potentially affected | 559 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE MAY CAUSE A "BIND/STICK" CONDITION IN THE VEHICLE STEERING DURING A TURN INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
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.
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.
| 2008 KENWORTH C500 | Built 2007-08-23 to 2007-11-19. |
|---|---|
| 2008 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2007-08-23 to 2007-11-19. |
| 2008 KENWORTH T660 | Built 2007-08-23 to 2007-11-19. |
| 2008 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2007-08-23 to 2007-11-19. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 320 | Built 2007-08-24 to 2007-11-21. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 365 | Built 2007-08-24 to 2007-11-21. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 367 | Built 2007-08-24 to 2007-11-21. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 384 | Built 2007-08-24 to 2007-11-21. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 386 | Built 2007-08-24 to 2007-11-21. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 387 | Built 2007-08-24 to 2007-11-21. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 388 | Built 2007-08-24 to 2007-11-21. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 389 | Built 2007-08-24 to 2007-11-21. |
| 2008 PETERBILT 389K | Built 2007-08-24 to 2007-11-21. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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