Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With TRW Tie Rod Ends On Certain Meritor Axles. The Tie Rod And Drag Link Ball StUD Ends Contain Bearings That Are Below The Specified Case Depth And/Or Hardness.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
385
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V246102
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Can Lead To Premature Wear With Possible Separation Of The Ball StUD From The Socket, Increasing The Risk Of Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove And Replace All Affected Tie Rods And Drag Links With Different Designed Ends.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19990705
End Of Manufacture
19991031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3260
Date Owners Notified
20001006
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20000913
Make Campaign Number
800-G/00KW03