Recall 06V447000: 2007–2008 Kenworth T800 and 2 other models

Report received

Nov 24, 2006

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

443vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

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 a trw tilt/telescoping steering column, the tilt locking mechanism on the steering column may disengage. This could prevent the steering column from locking in to predetermined positions.

Possible consequence

Should the locking mechanism disengage, the tilting travel of the column would be unrestricted. This unrestricted travel allows the steering wheel to impact the dash and could limit the movement of the steering wheel potentially resulting in difficulty maneuvering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tilt locking mechanism with a revised design that incorporates a new bracket for restraining the tilting mechanism. The recall began on december 22, 2006. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Kenworth T6001 complaints
• 2008 Kenworth T6001 complaints
• 2007 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2008 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2007 Kenworth W9002 complaints
• 2008 Kenworth W9001 complaints