2003 PETERBILT 362 Recall

Campaign:

03V410000 on 10/22/2003

Component:

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Manufactured:

07/30/2003 - 10/07/2003

Affected:

1,187

Defect:

On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.

Consequence:

If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. owner notification began january 5, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.

Notes:

Kenworth recall no. 03kwa\peterbilt recall no. 1003g.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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