Vehicle recall 09V258000 · July 8, 2009
Peterbilt 365, Peterbilt 367 and 9 more models
Mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with TRW steering shafts. Mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
- Consequence
- A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 09KW8 & peterbilt recall no. 609-c.owners 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
- 09V258000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2009
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09KW8 & 609-C
- Owner notification
- July 31, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,096
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column
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 (2009): 2009
- Kenworth T660 (2009): 2009
- Kenworth T800 (2009): 2009
- Kenworth W900 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 365 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 367 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 384 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 386 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 387 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 388 (2009): 2009
- Peterbilt 389 (2009): 2009
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