Vehicle recall 15V108000 · February 24, 2015
Peterbilt 320, 365 and 3 more models
The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
- Consequence
- Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 24, 2015
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 215-C
- Owner notification
- April 4, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,141
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 320 (2009-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Peterbilt 365 (2009-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Peterbilt 367 (2009-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Peterbilt 388 (2009-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Peterbilt 389 (2009-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Has your Peterbilt been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Peterbilt dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.