Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #08V314000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V314000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 1,189 affected units, AXLE U-BOLTS/SUSPENSION TORQUE VALUES, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kenworth is recalling 1,189 my 2009 t2000, t600, t660, t800 and w900 trucks. the axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the drive beam on certain ag380 rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process.

Corrective Action

Dealers will have the axle u-bolt on the affected chassis re-torqued to factory specifications free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V314000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2008-07-14T00:00:00

Subject: Axle u-bolts/suspension torque values

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,189

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08KW9

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kenworth is recalling 1,189 my 2009 t2000, t600, t660, t800 and w900 trucks. the axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the drive beam on certain ag380 rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process.

Consequence Summary: The insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to loosen if undetected, could impact long term suspension performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will have the axle u-bolt on the affected chassis re-torqued to factory specifications free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h39q~r83s_e998

NHTSA ID: 08V314000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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