Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V181000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V181000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 27 affected units, PACCAR/PETERBILT/SPICER DRIVESHAFTS, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: peterbilt class 7 and 8 tractors with interaxle driveshafts produced and supplied by spicer driveshaft, inc. (sdi). the sdi driveshafts with universal joint cap bolts were not tightened to sdi's full torque specification.

Corrective Action

Dealers will re-torquing the retaining bolt fasteners. owner notification began july 18, 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 dana/sdi at 1-419-535-4500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V181000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2001-06-05T00:00:00
Subject: Paccar/peterbilt/spicer driveshafts
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 27

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 601-H
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: peterbilt class 7 and 8 tractors with interaxle driveshafts produced and supplied by spicer driveshaft, inc. (sdi). the sdi driveshafts with universal joint cap bolts were not tightened to sdi's full torque specification.
Consequence Summary: If the driveshaft assembly became separated from the retaining bolts, the interaxle could be ejected from the truck's driving axles, resulting in hazardous debris. this could occur with little or no prior warning to the vehicle's driver, and could also result in loss of vehicle power.
Corrective Action: Dealers will re-torquing the retaining bolt fasteners. owner notification began july 18, 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 dana/sdi at 1-419-535-4500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8ui5-fyh6.98i4
NHTSA ID: 01V181000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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