Recall 03V410000: 2003 Kenworth T2000 and 5 other models

Report received

Oct 20, 2003

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

1,187vehicles

Model years

2003

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

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.

Possible consequence

If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Kenworth T20002 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3793 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3870 complaints