Peterbilt, Kenworth 2003 Steering recall
Recalled October 20, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03V410000 · Peterbilt
Hazard
IF THE CRACK SHOULD PROPAGATE OVER TIME, THE BALL COULD BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.
Units
1,187 units
Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES, THE STEER AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN THE STEER ARM.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.
Product
Peterbilt 330 · Peterbilt 357 · Peterbilt 362 · Peterbilt 378 · Peterbilt 379 · Peterbilt 385 · Peterbilt 387 · Peterbilt T2000
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →