2008 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T2000 and others recall: shaft sector

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 20, 2007. It covers about 559 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 559
reported: Dec 20, 2007
owners notified: Jan 9, 2008

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 07V591000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 07V591000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T2000 and others shaft sector?

Yes. Recall 07V591000, reported on December 20, 2007, covers about 559 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V591000?

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.

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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