2003 Kenworth T2000 & 2003 Peterbilt 330 + 6 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
💥 The risk
If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. Owner notification began january 5, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V410000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 1003G/03KWA
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 1,187
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 5, 2004
- Built
- Aug 21, 2003 – Aug 21, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 03KWA\peterbilt recall no. 1003G.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).