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Vehicle recall 01V140006 · August 28, 2001

Peterbilt 320, Peterbilt 330 and 13 more models

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain meritor axles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began October 24, 2001. 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
01V140006
Reported to NHTSA
August 28, 2001
Filed by
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification
October 24, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected
2,294
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Recall 01V140006 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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