Vehicle recall 03V410000 · October 20, 2003
Peterbilt 330, Peterbilt 357 and 6 more models
On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
- Consequence
- If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. Owner notification began January 5, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 03KWA\peterbilt recall no. 1003G.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 03V410000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 2003
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1003G/03KWA
- Owner notification
- January 5, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,187
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T2000 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 330 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 357 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 362 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 378 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 379 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 385 (2003): 2003
- Peterbilt 387 (2003): 2003
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