Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V107000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 02/06/2002 to 02/26/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 4592 | 05/09/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/16/2007 | 03/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. the vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kw3.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V391000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 03/15/2006 to 11/10/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 572 | 10/09/2006 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/13/2006 | 10/13/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 06kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||