Recall 15V108000
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PETERBILT | 320 |
| 2009 | PETERBILT | 365 |
| 2009 | PETERBILT | 367 |
| 2009 | PETERBILT | 388 |
| 2009 | PETERBILT | 389 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 320 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 365 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 367 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 388 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 389 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 320 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 365 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 367 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 388 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 389 |
| 2012 | PETERBILT | 320 |
| 2012 | PETERBILT | 365 |
| 2012 | PETERBILT | 367 |
| 2012 | PETERBILT | 388 |
| 2012 | PETERBILT | 389 |
| 2013 | PETERBILT | 320 |
| 2013 | PETERBILT | 365 |
| 2013 | PETERBILT | 367 |
| 2013 | PETERBILT | 388 |
| 2013 | PETERBILT | 389 |
| 2014 | PETERBILT | 320 |
| 2014 | PETERBILT | 365 |
| 2014 | PETERBILT | 367 |
| 2014 | PETERBILT | 388 |
| 2014 | PETERBILT | 389 |
| 2015 | PETERBILT | 320 |
| 2015 | PETERBILT | 365 |
| 2015 | PETERBILT | 367 |
| 2015 | PETERBILT | 388 |
| 2015 | PETERBILT | 389 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.