Peterbilt 386, 365 +5 more: Steering — column

Affects Peterbilt 386, 365, 367, 384, 389, 387, 388 · 2008–2010 — about 10K vehicles.

The hazard

A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT USING A WELD PLACEMENT GAUGE PROVIDED BY TRW. ANY STEERING SHAFT FOUND TO HAVE BEEN WELDED IMPROPERLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational