Recall
Kenworth T2000 — 03V410000
NHTSA ID
03V410000
Make
Kenworth
Model
T2000
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2003-10-20
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Units Affected
1,187
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
1003G/03KWA
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF THE CRACK SHOULD PROPAGATE OVER TIME, THE BALL COULD BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.