Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #07V591000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V591000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 559 affected units, STEERING GEARS/TRW, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V591000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2007-12-20T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gears/trw

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 559

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07KWE & 1107K

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V591000

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Created At: 1742808662

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