Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Kenworth And Peterbilt Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Tas-85 TRW Steering Gears, The Inner Surface Of The Outer Sector Shaft Teeth Of The Steering Gears May Have An Incorrect Involute Profile, Which May Lead To Chipping And Damage Of The Gearing System.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
389K
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
07V591000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
Effect Of Defect
This Type Of Damage May Cause A “Bind/Stick” Condition In The Vehicle Steering During A Turn Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair And Replace Any Suspect Tas-85 Steering Gear Assembly Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 9, 2008. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 425-828-5440 And Peterbilt At 940-591-4201.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20070824
End Of Manufacture
20071121
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
559
Date Owners Notified
20080109
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20071220
Make Campaign Number
07KWE & 1107K