REC-003066

active

0 Kenworth All models except T350

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Paccar Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 10 January 2008

Defect

In certain TAS85 steering gears an incorrect profile on the sector shaft gear may lead to chipping and damage of the gear. These chips can cause the steering to bind or stick during a turn. The 'bind/stick' condition could result in a decrease of vehicle control.

Hazard

Malfunction

Remedy

All customers will be notified of the recall by registered mail.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Paccar Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-003066