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Recall 01V-044: 1999 Kenworth C500, 1999 Kenworth K100 and 13 more

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Mar 1, 2001, covering about 6,392 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-044
Report date
Mar 1, 2001
Vehicles affected
6,392
Owners notified
Apr 10, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

The risk

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began on april 10, 2001, to kenworth owners and on april 25, 2001, to peterbilt owners. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR, INCORPORATED
ComponentSteering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V044005

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth C5001999All years
Kenworth K1001999All years
Kenworth T20001999All years
Kenworth T3001999All years
Kenworth T6001999All years
Kenworth T8001999All years
Kenworth W9001999All years
Peterbilt 3201999All years
Peterbilt 3301999All years
Peterbilt 3571999All years
Peterbilt 3621999All years
Peterbilt 3771999All years
Peterbilt 3781999All years
Peterbilt 3791999All years
Peterbilt 3871999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-044?

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

How is recall 01V-044 fixed?

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began on april 10, 2001, to kenworth owners and on april 25, 2001, to peterbilt owners. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.