Recall 00V246102: 1999 Kenworth T300 and 7 other models

Report received

Sep 13, 2000

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

3,260vehicles

Model years

1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Kenworth C5001 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth K1000 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth T20002 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth T3000 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth T6001 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth T8004 complaints
• 1999 Kenworth W9003 complaints
• 1999 Peterbilt 3301 complaints