RVRESOLVE

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KENWORTH / C500 2008
KENWORTH / T2000 2008
KENWORTH / T660 2008
KENWORTH / T800 2008
PETERBILT / 320 2008
PETERBILT / 365 2008
PETERBILT / 367 2008
PETERBILT / 384 2008
PETERBILT / 386 2008
PETERBILT / 387 2008
PETERBILT / 388 2008
PETERBILT / 389 2008
PETERBILT / 389K 2008
Manufacturer : PACCAR INCORPORATED
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V591000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 13, 2007
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 559
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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 MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
Notes:
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KWE, PETERBILT 1107K. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.