PETERBILT 388 2012: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V108000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 388 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-04 2015-02-24 2015-02-24

Production Dates: 2008-07-21 - 2014-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 215-C

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5141

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.

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.