NHTSA Recall 07V321000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Peterbilt 335.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V321000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 707H |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 19, 2007 |
| Owner notification | August 22, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain medium duty vehicles, the right side stabilizing rod, which spans the cooling module and the right frame rail bracket, was inadvertently designed too close in proximity to the alternator positive electrical terminal post. In the event the protective rubber boot on the terminal post was removed or cracked and the engine mounts allowed the engine to rock, electrical arcing could occur between the radiator tie rod hardware on the frame side and the alternator terminal post while the engine is running.
Safety risk
The electrical arcing could potentially ignite a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right radiator tie rod and corresponding mounting bracket with a longer radiator tie and different mounting bracket which will adequately space apart the tie rod mounting hardware and mounting bracket free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Notes
Peterbilt recall no. 707h.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V321000
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.