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
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V140006
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. Owner Notification Began October 24, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4000 Or Kenworth At 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20000515
End Of Manufacture
20000721
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2294
Date Owners Notified
20011024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20010828