NHTSA recall 09V258000
Steering › Column
Kenworth T2000 and 10 more
Reported Jul 8, 20092,096 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 09KW8 & 609-CBuilt Apr 21, 2009 – Jun 12, 2009
The defect
Paccar IS recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts. mislocation of a 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.
The risk
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. the recall began july 31, 2009. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.