KENWORTH T2000 2008: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V591000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-01-09 | 2007-12-20 | 2007-12-20 |
Production Dates: 2007-08-23 - 2007-11-19
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07KWE & 1107K
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 559
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN KENWORTH AND PETERBILT HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TAS-85 TRW STEERING GEARS, THE INNER SURFACE OF THE OUTER SECTOR SHAFT TEETH OF THE STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT INVOLUTE PROFILE, WHICH MAY LEAD TO CHIPPING AND DAMAGE OF THE GEARING SYSTEM.
THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE MAY CAUSE A "BIND/STICK" CONDITION IN THE VEHICLE STEERING DURING A TURN INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT TAS-85 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KWE, PETERBILT 1107K.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
