Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V140006

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V140006 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 2,294 affected units, PACCAR/TRW TIE ROD ENDS (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began october 24, 2001. 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V140006
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2001-08-28T00:00:00
Subject: Paccar/trw tie rod ends (20edl)
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 2,294

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence Summary: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began october 24, 2001. 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-n398~kwzi_acn5
NHTSA ID: 01V140006
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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