Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
07V591000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 08/23/2007 to 11/19/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 559 | 01/09/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/20/2007 | 12/20/2007 | |||||||
Defect 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 Summary | This type of damage may cause a bind/stick condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
TIB-E037 | 08/29/2011 | 10041350 | Ready | 09/27/2011 | |
TIB-E037 | 08/29/2011 | 10041350 | Kenworth: power steering pump spool valve does not meet quality standards. there may be a lack of steering assist or hard steering at idle. *rm | 09/27/2011 |