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NHTSA Campaign 01V066000

STEERING

Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Mar 7, 2001 · 1,755 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE STEERING SHAFT CAN FAIL.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2, 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PETERBILT 357 2000 1,755
PETERBILT 357 2001 1,755
PETERBILT 378 2000 1,755
PETERBILT 378 2001 1,755
PETERBILT 379 2000 1,755
PETERBILT 379 2001 1,755
PETERBILT 385 2000 1,755
PETERBILT 385 2001 1,755

Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V066000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.