Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #08V176000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V176000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 172 affected units, FIFTH WHEELS/SAF-HOLLAND SIMPLEX, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling 172 my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

Corrective Action

Kenworth is working with saf-holland simplex and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V176000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2008-04-17T00:00:00

Subject: Fifth wheels/saf-holland simplex

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 172

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08KW5

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling 172 my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

Consequence Summary: The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Kenworth is working with saf-holland simplex and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2sxa-n84t.b2ei

NHTSA ID: 08V176000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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