2005-2006 Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800 and others recall: steering
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on November 29, 2005. It covers about 241 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 241
- reported
- Nov 29, 2005
- owners notified
- Dec 7, 2005
Steering
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (ecu) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover situations. The system relies on vehicle sensors to be functioning and aligned properly. The steering angle sensor has the potential to be misaligned with the steering column shaft, thereby providing incorrect information to the bendix ecu.
- Risk
- This condition could affect vehicle throttle control and braking, thereby leading to loss of vehicle steering control which could cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Because of the immediate and substantial risk, kenworth and peterbilt dealers will first deactivate the yaw control feature of the bendix esp system preventing inadvertent esp activation. When parts are available, the steering column will be replaced to insure proper alignment of the steering shaft sensor and the full esp system will be reactivated. The recall began on december 7, 2005. Parts to complete the remedy are estimated to be available in early 2006. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 or peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4201.
Recall number 05V543000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T600 2005-2006 20052006
- Kenworth T800 2005-2006 20052006
- Peterbilt 378 2005-2006 20052006
- Peterbilt 385 2005-2006 20052006
- Peterbilt 387 2005-2006 20052006
Questions about recall 05V543000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800 and others steering?
Yes. Recall 05V543000, reported on November 29, 2005, covers about 241 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V543000?
Because of the immediate and substantial risk, kenworth and peterbilt dealers will first deactivate the yaw control feature of the bendix esp system preventing inadvertent esp activation. When parts are available, the steering column will be replaced to insure proper alignment of the steering shaft sensor and the full esp system will be reactivated. The recall began on december 7, 2005. Parts to complete the remedy are estimated to be available in early 2006. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 or peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4201.
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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