BMW 320 2009: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Make : BMW | Model : 320 | Year : 2009 |
Build Dates : 2008-07-21 - 2014-02-28 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V108000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-04-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-02-24 | Date Added to Database: 2015-02-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 215-C | ||
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5141 | ||
Summary:
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued. |
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Consequence:
Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |