Recall 10V308 covers 9,697 2008-2010 Peterbilt trucks for a steering shaft weld defect. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
Peterbilt is recalling 9,697 2008-2010 trucks, including the 386 and 365, because the TRW steering shaft weld can be mislocated. The splined and non-splined tubes can separate during a low-speed, high-torque turn, causing loss of steering control and increased crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The steering shaft in these 2008-2010 Peterbilt trucks is the link between the steering wheel and the steering gear. It carries the driver's turning input down the steering column so the front wheels respond. The affected TRW shaft uses a splined tube joined to a non-splined tube by a circular weld around the shaft tube.
On affected trucks, that weld was placed in the wrong location. During a low-speed, high-torque turn, such as a tight yard maneuver, the splined and non-splined tubes can twist against each other instead of staying locked together. If that movement continues, the two tubes can separate.
There is no warning sign before failure. The steering can feel normal until the shaft connection starts to slip or separates, so the VIN check and dealer inspection matter more than waiting for a symptom.
Who's affected?
Scope spans 2008-2010 truck models using the same steering-column component.
| 2008 Peterbilt 386 | steering column |
|---|---|
| 2008 Kenworth C500 | steering column |
| 2008 Kenworth T800 | steering column |
| 2010 Peterbilt 365 | steering column |
| 2008 Peterbilt 365 | steering column |
| 2010 Peterbilt 367 | steering column |
| 2010 Peterbilt 384 | steering column |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | steering column |
| 2009 Peterbilt 389 | steering column |
| 2009 Peterbilt 387 | steering column |
| 2009 Peterbilt 386 | steering column |
| 2008 Kenworth W900 | steering column |
| 2008 Kenworth T660 | steering column |
| 2010 Kenworth T2000 | steering column |
| 2010 Peterbilt 389 | steering column |
| 2008 Peterbilt 388 | steering column |
| 2009 Peterbilt 388 | steering column |
| 2010 Peterbilt 388 | steering column |
| 2008 Peterbilt 387 | steering column |
| 2010 Peterbilt 387 | steering column |
| 2010 Peterbilt 386 | steering column |
| 2008 Peterbilt 384 | steering column |
| 2009 Kenworth T2000 | steering column |
| 2008 Kenworth T2000 | steering column |
| 2009 Peterbilt 384 | steering column |
| 2008 Peterbilt 367 | steering column |
| 2009 Peterbilt 367 | steering column |
| 2009 Peterbilt 365 | steering column |
| 2009 Kenworth T660 | steering column |
| 2009 Kenworth W900 | steering column |
| 2009 Kenworth C500 | steering column |
| 2009 Kenworth T800 | steering column |
| 2010 Kenworth T800 | steering column |
| 2010 Kenworth T660 | steering column |
| 2010 Kenworth C500 | steering column |
| 2010 Kenworth W900 | steering column |
| Units affected | 9,697 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the steering shaft tubes separate, steering control is lost and crash risk increases. Keep driving limited until the truck is inspected, and contact a Peterbilt dealer for the steering shaft check. Repair will be free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Peterbilt 386, C500, T800, 365, 367, 384, 389, 387, W900, T660, T2000, or 388 is included in this recall.
- Use the owner letter Peterbilt mailed on July 30, 2010, or ask a franchised Peterbilt dealer to look up recall number 10V308.
- Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to ask whether the steering-shaft inspection and free replacement service is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V308 when you call.
- Avoid low-speed, high-torque turns until the dealer confirms the steering shaft weld has been inspected or replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Peterbilt technician inspects the steering shaft with the TRW weld placement gauge. If the circumferential weld is in the wrong location, the technician replaces the steering shaft. The record says the safety recall began on July 30, 2010, but the remedy status is not marked available here, so confirm repair scheduling with a Peterbilt dealer. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with the affected steering shaft replaced free of charge.
Timeline
| July 2, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 30, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V308?
Recall 10V308 covers 9,697 2008-2010 Peterbilt trucks with TRW steering shafts. A misplaced weld on the steering shaft tube can let the splined and non-splined tubes separate during a low-speed, high-torque turn, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Peterbilt truck is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V308. If it is, contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer and ask for the steering shaft inspection. The dealer uses a TRW weld placement gauge and replaces any improperly welded shaft for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the campaign remedy says dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace any improperly welded shaft free of charge. Reference recall 10V308 when you call the Peterbilt dealer.
Is it safe to drive a truck with recall 10V308 open?
Recall 10V308 does not list a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is still serious: separation inside the steering shaft can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer inspection and replacement if your shaft fails the gauge check.
What if I bought this Peterbilt truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the current owner or purchase history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included, then contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer and reference recall 10V308 when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V308000 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt customer service | 425-828-5440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V308 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V308000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →