PETERBILT 379 2003: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V410000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-01-05 | 2003-10-20 | 2003-10-23 |
Production Dates: 2003-07-31 - 2003-10-08
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1003G/03KWA
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1187
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF THE CRACK SHOULD PROPAGATE OVER TIME, THE BALL COULD BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KWA'PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1003G.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
