Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V140006

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

PACCAR, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-08-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V140006

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
2,294
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-28
Owners notified
2001-10-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.

Safety risk

THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

30 model years across 15 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH C5002000 1999
KENWORTH K1002000 1999
KENWORTH T20002000 1999
KENWORTH T3002000 1999
KENWORTH T6002000 1999
KENWORTH T8002000 1999
KENWORTH W9002000 1999
PETERBILT 3202000 1999
PETERBILT 3302000 1999
PETERBILT 3572000 1999
PETERBILT 3622000 1999
PETERBILT 3772000 1999
PETERBILT 3792000 1999
PETERBILT 3852000 1999
PETERBILT 3872000 1999

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.