Vehicle recall 06V391000 · October 13, 2006
Peterbilt 340, Peterbilt 357 and 6 more models
On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. A brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
- Consequence
- This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. If a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. The recall began on October 9, 2006. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 06KW1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006C.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V391000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 2006
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1006C & 06KW1
- Owner notification
- October 9, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 572
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth C500 (2006): 2006
- Kenworth T800 (2006): 2006
- Kenworth W900 (2006): 2006
- Peterbilt 340 (2006): 2006
- Peterbilt 357 (2006): 2006
- Peterbilt 365 (2006): 2006
- Peterbilt 378 (2006): 2006
- Peterbilt 379 (2006): 2006
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