2009 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T660 and others recall: column
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 8, 2009. It covers about 2,096 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,096
- reported
- Jul 8, 2009
- owners notified
- Jul 31, 2009
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts. Mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
- Risk
- A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. The recall began july 31, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 and peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
Recall number 09V258000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T2000 2009 2009
- Kenworth T660 2009 2009
- Kenworth T800 2009 2009
- Kenworth W900 2009 2009
- Peterbilt 365 2009 2009
- Peterbilt 367 2009 2009
- Peterbilt 384 2009 2009
- Peterbilt 386 2009 2009
- Peterbilt 387 2009 2009
- Peterbilt 388 2009 2009
- Peterbilt 389 2009 2009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
2009 Kenworth T20002009 Kenworth T6602009 Kenworth T8002009 Kenworth W9002009 Peterbilt 3652009 Peterbilt 3672009 Peterbilt 3842009 Peterbilt 3862009 Peterbilt 3872009 Peterbilt 3882009 Peterbilt 389
Questions about recall 09V258000
Is there a recall on the 2009 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T660 and others column?
Yes. Recall 09V258000, reported on July 8, 2009, covers about 2,096 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V258000?
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. The recall began july 31, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 and peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
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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