Vehicle recall 07V591000 · December 20, 2007
Peterbilt 320, Peterbilt 365 and 11 more models
On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 TRW steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 TRW steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.
- Consequence
- This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 07KWE, peterbilt 1107K.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
- 07V591000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 2007
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07KWE & 1107K
- Owner notification
- January 9, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 559
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
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 (2008): 2008
- Kenworth T2000 (2008): 2008
- Kenworth T660 (2008): 2008
- Kenworth T800 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 320 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 365 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 367 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 384 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 386 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 387 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 388 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 389 (2008): 2008
- Peterbilt 389K (2008): 2008
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.