NHTSA Recall 07V591000: Shaft sector (steering)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 559 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V591000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07KWE & 1107K |
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT SECTOR |
| Report received | December 20, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.
Safety risk
This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on january 9, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 07kwe, peterbilt 1107k.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 07V591000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2008 |
| Kenworth T2000 | 2008 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2008 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 320 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 386 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 387 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 388 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2008 |
| Peterbilt 389K | 2008 |
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.