Peterbilt 389, 365 +3 more: Steering — tie rod assembly

Affects Peterbilt 389, 365, 367, 320, 388 · 2009–2015 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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