Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V167001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V167001 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 390 affected units, PACCAR/SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. owner notification began july 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V167001

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2001-05-17T00:00:00

Subject: Paccar/suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 390

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 501E/01KW05

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. owner notification began july 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V167001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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