Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #09V258000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V258000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 2,096 affected units, STEERING SHAFT WELD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V258000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2009-07-08T00:00:00

Subject: Steering shaft weld

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,096

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09KW8 & 609-C

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V258000

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