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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V490000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/01/2009 to 10/23/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 3078 | 01/28/2010 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/23/2009 | 12/23/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kenworth is recalling model year 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900s trucks manufactured between july 1 and october 23, 2009. the fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp load. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The insufficient clamp load may allow the fastener(s) to become loose and fall away from the vehicle resulting in road debris. if multiple fasteners were to become loose, the vehicle steering may wander, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear mounting bolts free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 09kwb.owners 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 07/21/2010 | 160225 | ||
| While going down long mountain grades, in hot weather, the steering locks up. i was told that it needed a oil cooler. i paid $1280.00 for an oil cooler. trw does not think they have any responsibility to warantee a one year old steering gear.even though they know that it is a malfunctioning relief valve. | |||