2008 KENWORTH T2000 RECALL - #07V591000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT SECTOR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 KENWORTH T2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
8/23/2007 - 11/19/2007 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2007 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/9/2008 |
| # Affected |
559 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE MAY CAUSE A "BIND/STICK" CONDITION IN THE VEHICLE STEERING DURING A TURN INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SUSPENSION
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2008 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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