2000-2001 Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 378 and others recall: steering

Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on March 7, 2001. It covers about 1,755 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,755
reported: Mar 7, 2001
owners notified: Apr 2, 2001
related complaints: 9

Steering

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.
Risk: This condition can result in the loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective bolts. Owner notification began april 2, 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.

Recall number 01V066000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about steering problems.

Questions about recall 01V066000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 378 and others steering?

Yes. Recall 01V066000, reported on March 7, 2001, covers about 1,755 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V066000?

Dealers will replace the defective bolts. Owner notification began april 2, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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