Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V268000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V268000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 3,000 affected units, PACCAR/KENWORTH/DANA/BRAKE LINING, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 10,000 or 12,000 pound dana front axles. a condition called brake "sprag", which is characterized by a noise at the end of an applied stop, can develop in the brake system. this noise is the result of a pulsation of the brake lining with the brake drum during brake application. these noise vibrations occur at the resonant frequency of the front axle cross-tube assembly and cause unusually high strain forces in the threaded portion of the tie rod ends that are connected to the cross-tube.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake lining on the front axle of each vehicle with a lining made of a different composition. in addition, the tie rod ends will be replaced free of charge. owner notification began october 12, 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V268000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2001-08-23T00:00:00

Subject: Paccar/kenworth/dana/brake lining

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 3,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01KW07

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 10,000 or 12,000 pound dana front axles. a condition called brake "sprag", which is characterized by a noise at the end of an applied stop, can develop in the brake system. this noise is the result of a pulsation of the brake lining with the brake drum during brake application. these noise vibrations occur at the resonant frequency of the front axle cross-tube assembly and cause unusually high strain forces in the threaded portion of the tie rod ends that are connected to the cross-tube.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the tie rod end can cause loss of steering control and possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the brake lining on the front axle of each vehicle with a lining made of a different composition. in addition, the tie rod ends will be replaced free of charge. owner notification began october 12, 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vs4u_6ekq_ehji

NHTSA ID: 01V268000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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