Recall 09V258000: 2009 Peterbilt 365 and 8 other models

Report received

Jul 8, 2009

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

2,096vehicles

Model years

2009

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

Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts. Mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.

Possible consequence

A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. The recall began july 31, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Kenworth T20000 complaints
• 2009 Kenworth T6600 complaints
• 2009 Kenworth T8002 complaints
• 2009 Kenworth W9000 complaints
• 2009 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
• 2009 Peterbilt 3861 complaints
• 2009 Peterbilt 3872 complaints
• 2009 Peterbilt 3880 complaints
• 2009 Peterbilt 3890 complaints