NHTSA recall 07V591000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Kenworth C500 and 12 more
Reported Dec 20, 2007559 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 07KWE & 1107KBuilt Aug 23, 2007 – Nov 19, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.