Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #09V490000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V490000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 3,078 affected units, INSUFFICIENT STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kenworth is recalling model year 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900s trucks manufactured between july 1 and october 23, 2009. the fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp load.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear mounting bolts free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V490000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2009-12-23T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient steering gear mounting bolt torque
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 3,078

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09KWB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kenworth is recalling model year 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900s trucks manufactured between july 1 and october 23, 2009. the fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp load.
Consequence Summary: The insufficient clamp load may allow the fastener(s) to become loose and fall away from the vehicle resulting in road debris. if multiple fasteners were to become loose, the vehicle steering may wander, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear mounting bolts free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-dpfd_i4ui_fyc7
NHTSA ID: 09V490000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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