NHTSA Recall 01V044005: Tie rod assembly (steering)
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,392 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V044005 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 201C/01KW03 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 1, 2001 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Safety risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began on april 10, 2001, to kenworth owners and on april 25, 2001, to peterbilt owners. 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes
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 01V044005
| 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 320 | 1999 |
| Peterbilt 330 | 1999 |
| Peterbilt 357 | 1999 |
| Peterbilt 362 | 1999 |
| Peterbilt 377 | 1999 |
| Peterbilt 378 | 1999 |
| Peterbilt 379 | 1999 |
| Peterbilt 387 | 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.