Steering

NHTSA recall 01V066000 · announced March 7, 2001 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 1,755 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE STEERING SHAFT CAN FAIL.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2, 2001. 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 PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Peterbilt 357
• 2001 Peterbilt 357
• 2000 Peterbilt 378
• 2001 Peterbilt 378
• 2000 Peterbilt 379
• 2001 Peterbilt 379
• 2000 Peterbilt 385
• 2001 Peterbilt 385

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.