2008 Peterbilt 386 | 2008 Kenworth C500 | 2008 Kenworth T800 | 2010 Peterbilt 365 | 2008 Peterbilt 365 | 2010 Peterbilt 367 | 2010 Peterbilt 384 | 2008 Peterbilt 389 | 2009 Peterbilt 389 | 2009 Peterbilt 387 | 2009 Peterbilt 386 | 2008 Kenworth W900 | 2008 Kenworth T660 | 2010 Kenworth T2000 | 2010 Peterbilt 389 | 2008 Peterbilt 388 — Steering: column
Published July 2, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V308000, published July 2, 2010. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2008 Peterbilt 386 | 2008 Kenworth C500 | 2008 Kenworth T800 | 2010 Peterbilt 365 | 2008 Peterbilt 365 | 2010 Peterbilt 367 | 2010 Peterbilt 384 | 2008 Peterbilt 389 | 2009 Peterbilt 389 | 2009 Peterbilt 387 | 2009 Peterbilt 386 | 2008 Kenworth W900 | 2008 Kenworth T660 | 2010 Kenworth T2000 | 2010 Peterbilt 389 | 2008 Peterbilt 388 — Steering: column.
What's the hazard
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING SHAFTS. THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD AROUND THE STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT WELDS THE SPLINED TUBE TO THE NON-SPLINED TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED. MISLOCATION OF THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD MAY ALLOW THE SPLINED TUBE AND NON-SPLINED TUBE TO ROTATE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER DURING A LOW SPEED, HIGH TORQUE TURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE TWO TUBES.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT USING A WELD PLACEMENT GAUGE PROVIDED BY TRW. ANY STEERING SHAFT FOUND TO HAVE BEEN WELDED IMPROPERLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 386
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2008 PETERBILT 386 | 2008 KENWORTH C500 | 2008 KENWORTH T800 | 2010 PETERBILT 365 | 2008 PETERBILT 365 | 2010 PETERBILT 367 | 2010 PETERBILT 384 | 2008 PETERBILT 389 | 2009 PETERBILT 389 | 2009 PETERBILT 387 | 2009 PETERBILT 386 | 2008 KENWORTH W900 | 2008 KENWORTH T660 | 2010 KENWORTH T2000 | 2010 PETERBILT 389 | 2008 PETERBILT 388
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Peterbilt 386 | 2008 Kenworth C500 | 2008 Kenworth T800 | 2010 Peterbilt 365 | 2008 Peterbilt 365 | 2010 Peterbilt 367 | 2010 Peterbilt 384 | 2008 Peterbilt 389 | 2009 Peterbilt 389 | 2009 Peterbilt 387 | 2009 Peterbilt 386 | 2008 Kenworth W900 | 2008 Kenworth T660 | 2010 Kenworth T2000 | 2010 Peterbilt 389 | 2008 Peterbilt 388 — Steering: column recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V308000 on July 2, 2010. Reported hazard: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING SHAFTS. THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD AROUND THE STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT WELDS THE SPLINED TUBE TO THE NON-SPLINED TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED. MISLOCATION OF THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD MAY ALLOW THE SPLINED TUBE AND NON-SPLINED TUBE TO ROTATE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER DURING A LOW SPEED, HIGH TORQUE TURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE TWO TUBES.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT USING A WELD PLACEMENT GAUGE PROVIDED BY TRW. ANY STEERING SHAFT FOUND TO HAVE BEEN WELDED IMPROPERLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 386.