The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V108000·Announced 2015-02-24

Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Improperly Torqued Front Axle Tie Rod Bolts

PACCAR is recalling 2009-2015 Peterbilt trucks because front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage) that can result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between July 21, 2008, and February 28, 2014. The recall involves the front axle tie rod end clamp bolts, which may have been improperly torqued during manufacturing.

Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion. This corrosion may cause the loose bolts to separate, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the agency metadata indicates a potential total of 5,141 vehicles.

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, and the recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 389, 365, 367, 320
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
5,141

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • 389
  • 365
  • 367
  • 320
  • 388

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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