Component Description
STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
PACCAR Incorporated
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20181119
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190815
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
109
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190830
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
PACCAR Incorporated
Report Received Date
20190822
Record Creation Date
20190823
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Peterbilt 337 and 348 vehicles. An incorrectly located weld in the steering shaft may crack and cause the lower shaft within the steering column to separate from the mating yoke.
Consequence Summary
If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-422. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBD.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.