2010 KENWORTH T660 RECALL - #09V490000
RECALL FOR STEERING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 KENWORTH T660 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2009 - 10/23/2009 |
| Recalled on |
12/23/2009 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/28/2010 |
| # Affected |
3,078 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
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 . |
| See also |
2010 KENWORTH T660 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2010 KENWORTH T660 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, SPINDLE
2010 KENWORTH T660 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2010 KENWORTH T660 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2010 KENWORTH T660 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2010 KENWORTH T660 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2010 KENWORTH T660 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 KENWORTH T660 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2010 KENWORTH T660 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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