2003 PETERBILT 379 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 379 |
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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 379 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2003 PETERBILT 379 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE HUBS
2003 PETERBILT 379 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2003 PETERBILT 379 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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