NHTSA Recall 15V108000: Tie rod assembly (steering)

PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 24, 2015, covering an estimated 5,141 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Peterbilt 320.

5,141

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2016

owners notified (April 4)

NHTSA campaign	15V108000
Manufacturer campaign	215-C
Component	STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report received	February 24, 2015
Owner notification	April 4, 2016
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.

Safety risk

Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V108000

Make and model	Model years
Peterbilt 320	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Peterbilt 365	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Peterbilt 367	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Peterbilt 388	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Peterbilt 389	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

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.