Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #05V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V189000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 1,026 affected units, FRACTURE SUSPENSION BEAM/HOLLAND, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V189000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2005-04-28T00:00:00

Subject: Fracture suspension beam/holland

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,026

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05KW3 & 405-B

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.

Consequence Summary: This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V189000

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