Recall 01V066000: 2000–2001 Peterbilt 357 and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 7, 2001

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

1,755vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

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. The bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.

Possible consequence

This condition can result in the loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the defective bolts. Owner notification began april 2, 2001. 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Peterbilt 35719 complaints
• 2001 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2000 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 2001 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 2000 Peterbilt 37912 complaints
• 2001 Peterbilt 3796 complaints