MERCEDES BENZ 320 2008: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 320 | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2007-08-24 - 2007-11-21 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V591000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-01-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2007-12-20 | Date Added to Database: 2007-12-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07KWE & 1107K | ||
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 559 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE MAY CAUSE A "BIND/STICK" CONDITION IN THE VEHICLE STEERING DURING A TURN INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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