Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V108000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-02-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V108000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
5,141
Reported to NHTSA
2015-02-24
Owners notified
2016-04-04

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.

Safety risk

Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

35 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
PETERBILT 3202015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
PETERBILT 3652015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
PETERBILT 3672015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
PETERBILT 3882015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
PETERBILT 3892015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

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.