Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388 and 1 more (2009-2015): Steering
Recall 15V108000 · Feb 24, 2015 · PACCAR Incorporated
5,141
vehicles affected
5,141
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V108000
- Date
- Feb 24, 2015
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 5,141
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 2009-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
What can happen
Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 35 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V108000?
5 models: Peterbilt 320 (2009-2015), Peterbilt 365 (2009-2015), Peterbilt 367 (2009-2015) and 2 more, about 5,141 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V108000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service.
What can happen?
Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.