Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #08V104000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V104000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 318 affected units, PINTLE HOOK ATTACHMENT BOLTS/PREMIER, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V104000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2008-03-10T00:00:00
Subject: Pintle hook attachment bolts/premier
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 318

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08KW4 & 208D
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Consequence Summary: This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-pic4~8pa5~r8vj
NHTSA ID: 08V104000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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