NHTSA Recall 09V258000: Column (steering)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,096 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Kenworth T2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V258000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09KW8 & 609-C |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | July 8, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts. Mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
Safety risk
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. The recall began july 31, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 09kw8 & peterbilt recall no. 609-c.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V258000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T2000 | 2009 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2009 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2009 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2009 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2009 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2009 |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2009 |
| Peterbilt 386 | 2009 |
| Peterbilt 387 | 2009 |
| Peterbilt 388 | 2009 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2009 |
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.