Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V044005

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V044005 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 6,392 affected units, PACCAR/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began on april 10, 2001, to kenworth owners and on april 25, 2001, to peterbilt owners. 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V044005

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2001-03-01T00:00:00

Subject: Paccar/trw steering systems/tie rod

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 6,392

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 201C/01KW03

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began on april 10, 2001, to kenworth owners and on april 25, 2001, to peterbilt owners. 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-t6kh.6jaa-79am

NHTSA ID: 01V044005

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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