Recall 15V108000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2009-2015 PETERBILT 389
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,141 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V108000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,141 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2009 PETERBILT 365, 2009 PETERBILT 320, 2009 PETERBILT 367, 2009 PETERBILT 388, 2009 PETERBILT 389, 2010 PETERBILT 389, 2010 PETERBILT 388, 2010 PETERBILT 367, 2010 PETERBILT 365, 2010 PETERBILT 320, 2011 PETERBILT 365, 2011 PETERBILT 389, 2011 PETERBILT 367, 2011 PETERBILT 388, 2011 PETERBILT 320, 2012 PETERBILT 365, 2012 PETERBILT 367, 2012 PETERBILT 320, 2012 PETERBILT 388, 2012 PETERBILT 389, 2013 PETERBILT 365, 2013 PETERBILT 320, 2013 PETERBILT 367, 2013 PETERBILT 389, 2013 PETERBILT 388, 2014 PETERBILT 367, 2014 PETERBILT 320, 2014 PETERBILT 365, 2014 PETERBILT 389, 2014 PETERBILT 388, 2015 PETERBILT 367, 2015 PETERBILT 365, 2015 PETERBILT 389, 2015 PETERBILT 320, 2015 PETERBILT 388
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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