Recall 01V140006 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 1999-2000 KENWORTH T600
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,294 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V140006 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,294 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 PETERBILT 357, 1999 PETERBILT 377, 1999 PETERBILT 387, 1999 KENWORTH T600, 1999 KENWORTH T2000, 1999 KENWORTH W900, 1999 KENWORTH K100, 1999 KENWORTH T800, 1999 PETERBILT 330, 1999 PETERBILT 362, 1999 PETERBILT 320, 1999 KENWORTH T300, 1999 KENWORTH C500, 1999 PETERBILT 379, 1999 PETERBILT 385, 2000 KENWORTH T600, 2000 KENWORTH T800, 2000 KENWORTH K100, 2000 PETERBILT 357, 2000 KENWORTH T2000, 2000 KENWORTH W900, 2000 KENWORTH T300, 2000 PETERBILT 385, 2000 PETERBILT 387, 2000 KENWORTH C500, 2000 PETERBILT 320, 2000 PETERBILT 330, 2000 PETERBILT 362, 2000 PETERBILT 377, 2000 PETERBILT 379
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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