2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, Peterbilt 365 and others recall: tie rod assembly
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 24, 2015. It covers about 5,141 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,141
- reported
- Feb 24, 2015
- owners notified
- Apr 4, 2016
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
- Risk
- Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C.
Recall number 15V108000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 15V108000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, Peterbilt 365 and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 15V108000, reported on February 24, 2015, covers about 5,141 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V108000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C.
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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