NHTSA Campaign 03V410000
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Oct 20, 2003 · 1,187 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES, THE STEER AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN THE STEER ARM.
Consequence
IF THE CRACK SHOULD PROPAGATE OVER TIME, THE BALL COULD BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 2003 | 1,187 |
| PETERBILT | 330 | 2003 | 1,187 |
| PETERBILT | 357 | 2003 | 1,187 |
| PETERBILT | 362 | 2003 | 1,187 |
| PETERBILT | 378 | 2003 | 1,187 |
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2003 | 1,187 |
| PETERBILT | 385 | 2003 | 1,187 |
| PETERBILT | 387 | 2003 | 1,187 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V410000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.