Peterbilt 340 (2006) – 06V391000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard