Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
320
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V108000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20080721
End Of Manufacture
20140228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5141
Date Owners Notified
20160404
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20150224
Make Campaign Number
215-C