Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #11V331000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V331000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 72 affected units, PETERBILT/DRIVELINE ASSEMBLIES/MERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012 peterbilt 587 tractors, manufactured from january 12, 2011, through may 20, 2011, equipped with meritor's maxton driveline assemblies. the tubing may have a seam weld with insufficient bonding. the affected driveline assemblies are rpl25 coupling shafts and slip shafts (main) driveline assemblies.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the main drive shaft, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 11, 2011. owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V331000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2011-06-23T00:00:00
Subject: Peterbilt/driveline assemblies/meritor
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 72

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 611-A
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012 peterbilt 587 tractors, manufactured from january 12, 2011, through may 20, 2011, equipped with meritor's maxton driveline assemblies. the tubing may have a seam weld with insufficient bonding. the affected driveline assemblies are rpl25 coupling shafts and slip shafts (main) driveline assemblies.
Consequence Summary: This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline may fall on the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the main drive shaft, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 11, 2011. owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-bnp2~p34x-tiam
NHTSA ID: 11V331000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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