Recall 07V591000: 2008 Peterbilt 389 and 9 other models
- Report received
- Dec 20, 2007
- Manufacturer
- Paccar incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 559vehicles
- Model years
- 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 kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.
Possible consequence
This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on january 9, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Kenworth C5000 complaints
- 2008 Kenworth T20002 complaints
- 2008 Kenworth T6602 complaints
- 2008 Kenworth T8001 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3200 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3864 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3874 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3880 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3893 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.