NHTSA Recall 00V246102: Tie rod assembly (steering)
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,260 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V246102 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 800-G/00KW03 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 13, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 6, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Safety risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.
Notes
Owner notification began october 6, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V246102
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 1999 |
| Kenworth K100 | 1999 |
| Kenworth T2000 | 1999 |
| Kenworth T300 | 1999 |
| Kenworth T600 | 1999 |
| Kenworth T800 | 1999 |
| Kenworth W900 | 1999 |
| Peterbilt 330 | 1999 |
| Peterbilt 385 | 1999 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.