Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #15V310000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V310000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2014 and 2015 kenworth t660, t680, and t800 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to april 2, 2014, and 2013 peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on august 8, 2012 Includes 30 affected units, Driveshaft may Slip, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2014 and 2015 kenworth t660, t680, and t800 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to april 2, 2014, and 2013 peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on august 8, 2012

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 kenworth t660, t680, and t800 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to april 2, 2014, and 2013 peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on august 8, 2012. the affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 15kwj and 515-h.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V310000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2015-05-26T00:00:00

Subject: Driveshaft may slip

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15KWJ and 515-H

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 kenworth t660, t680, and t800 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to april 2, 2014, and 2013 peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on august 8, 2012. the affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.

Consequence Summary: If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 15kwj and 515-h.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 50

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NHTSA ID: 15V310000

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