Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #10V634000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V634000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 12,873 affected units, KENWORTH/PETERBILT/INTERAXLE DRIVELINE FAILURES, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. the bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. this condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.

Corrective Action

Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V634000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2010-12-13T00:00:00

Subject: Kenworth/peterbilt/interaxle driveline failures

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 12,873

Details

MFR Campaign Number: K-10KWL P-1201F

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. the bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. this condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.

Consequence Summary: Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V634000

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