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NHTSA recall 09V490000

Steering

Kenworth T2000 and 3 more

Reported Dec 23, 20093,078 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 09KWBBuilt Jul 1, 2009 – Oct 23, 2009

The defect

Kenworth IS recalling model year 2010 t2000, T800, T660 and w900s trucks manufactured between july 1 and october 23, 2009. the fasteners attaching the steering gear to the front drive bracket may have received insufficient torque during the installation process resulting in less than required clamp load.

The risk

The insufficient clamp load may allow the fastener(s) to become loose and fall away from the vehicle resulting in road debris. if multiple fasteners were to become loose, the vehicle steering may wander, which could result in a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear mounting bolts free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth T2000
2010
Kenworth T660
2010
Kenworth T800
2010
Kenworth W900S
2010

Notes

Kenworth recall no. 09Kwb.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .