Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2010 Trucks Equipped With TRW Steering Shafts. The Circumferential Weld Around The Steering Shaft Tube That Welds The Splined Tube To The Non-Splined Tube May Be Mislocated. Mislocation Of The 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
10V308000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
A Separation Of The Splined And Non-Splined Tubes Would Cause A Loss Of Steering Control And Increase The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Steering Shaft Using A Weld Placement Gauge Provided By TRW. Any Steering Shaft Found To Have Been Welded Improperly Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On July 30, 2010. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 425-828-5440 And Peterbilt At 940-591-4196.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20080704
End Of Manufacture
20090420
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9697
Date Owners Notified
20100730
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20100702
Make Campaign Number
10KW-F & 0610-D