2003 PETERBILT 378 RECALL - #03V410000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES, THE STEER AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN THE STEER ARM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 PETERBILT 378 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
7/31/2003 - 10/8/2003 |
| Recalled on |
10/23/2003 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/5/2004 |
| # Affected |
1,187 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES, THE STEER AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN THE STEER ARM. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CRACK SHOULD PROPAGATE OVER TIME, THE BALL COULD BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KWA\PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1003G.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 PETERBILT 378 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2003 PETERBILT 378 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE HUBS
2003 PETERBILT 378 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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