Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #10V308000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V308000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 9,697 affected units, KENWORTH/PETERBILT/STEERING SHAFT WELD/TRW, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. the circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. mislocation of the 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 provided by trw. any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V308000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2010-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Kenworth/peterbilt/steering shaft weld/trw

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 9,697

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10KW-F & 0610-D

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. the circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. mislocation of the 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 would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V308000

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