Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With Chalmers Rear Suspensions, The Adjustable Torque Rod End Castings May Be Brittle. A Brittle Rod End Casting May Fracture Without Warning, Causing The Vehicles’ Rear Axles To Become Misaligned.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
340
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V391000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline
Effect Of Defect
This Misalignment Can Cause The Vehicle To Lose DireCTIonal Stability At Speeds That May Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles To Determine If They Were Manufactured With A Suspect Torque Rod End. If A Suspect Torque Rod End Is Found, The Entire Torque Rod Will Be Replaced. The Recall Began On October 9, 2006. Owners May Contact Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4196 Or Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20060913
End Of Manufacture
20061101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
572
Date Owners Notified
20061009
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20061013
Make Campaign Number
1006C & 06KW1