Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #06V391000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V391000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 572 affected units, ADJUSTABLE LOWER TORQUE RODS/CHALMERS, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V391000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2006-10-13T00:00:00

Subject: Adjustable lower torque rods/chalmers

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 572

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 1006C & 06KW1

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.

Consequence Summary: This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3gm8~x3xa-9idz

NHTSA ID: 06V391000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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