Home › Latest recalls › Recall 01V-140

Recall 01V-140: 1999–2000 Kenworth C500, 1999–2000 Kenworth K100 and 13 more

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Aug 28, 2001, covering about 2,294 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-140
Report date
Aug 28, 2001
Vehicles affected
2,294
Owners notified
Oct 24, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.

The risk

This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began october 24, 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 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR, INCORPORATED
ComponentSteering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V140006

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth C5001999, 2000All years
Kenworth K1001999, 2000All years
Kenworth T20001999, 2000All years
Kenworth T3001999, 2000All years
Kenworth T6001999, 2000All years
Kenworth T8001999, 2000All years
Kenworth W9001999, 2000All years
Peterbilt 3201999, 2000All years
Peterbilt 3301999, 2000All years
Peterbilt 3571999, 2000All years
Peterbilt 3621999, 2000All years
Peterbilt 3771999, 2000All years
Peterbilt 3791999, 2000All years
Peterbilt 3851999, 2000All years
Peterbilt 3871999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-140?

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.

How is recall 01V-140 fixed?

Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began october 24, 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 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.