1999 PETERBILT 379 RECALL - #01V044005
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 PETERBILT 379 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
7/14/1999 - 11/1/1999 |
| Recalled on |
3/8/2001 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
4/10/2001 |
| # Affected |
6,392 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1999 PETERBILT 379 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1999 PETERBILT 379 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1999 PETERBILT 379 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 379 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 379 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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