1999 PETERBILT 330 RECALL - #00V246102
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
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| Vehicle |
1999 PETERBILT 330 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
7/5/1999 - 10/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
9/21/2000 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
10/6/2000 |
| # Affected |
3,260 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 6, 2000. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 PETERBILT 330 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1999 PETERBILT 330 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 330 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1999 PETERBILT 330 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 330 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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