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Paccar - Kenworth peterbilt steering shaft weld trw
Official notice
2 Jul 2010
Last checked
2 Jul 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Kenworth peterbilt steering shaft weld trw. A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Published 2010-07-02.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. Any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on july 30, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Units affected
9,697
Recall number
10KW-F & 0610-D
Official notice
2010-07-02
The hazard
The hazard
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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