Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling 2,096 My 2009 Kenworth And Peterbilt Vehicles Equipped With TRW Steering Shafts. Mislocation Of A Circumferential Weld May Allow The Splined Tube And Non-Splined Tube To Rotate Relative To One Another During A Low Speed, High Torque Turn, Possibly Resulting In A Separation Of The Two Tubes.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
384
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09V258000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
A Separation Of The Splined And Non-Splined Tubes Could Cause A Loss Of Steering Control And Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Steering Shaft Using A Weld Placement Gauge And Miswelded Steering Shaft Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Recall Began July 31, 2009. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440 And Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4196.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20090421
End Of Manufacture
20090612
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2096
Date Owners Notified
20090731
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20090708
Make Campaign Number
09KW8 & 609-C