Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07V107000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 02/06/2002 to 02/26/2007V (Vehicle)459205/09/2007MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/16/200703/16/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesKenworth recall no. 07kw3.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
10V634000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 02/02/2006 to 04/30/2007V (Vehicle)12873ODIPACCAR INCORPORATED12/13/201012/21/2010
Defect SummaryPaccar 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 SummaryDetachment 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 SummaryPaccar 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.
NotesKenworth recall no. 10kwl & peterbilt recall no. 1201f.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
07V132000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 11/27/2006 to 02/28/2007V (Vehicle)24505/09/2007MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/22/200703/22/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Consequence SummaryIf a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
NotesKenworth recall no. 07kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 107c.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - LUBRICANT
TIB-26-1409/17/200810026728Kenworth trucks: chassis' ordered with synthetic transmission fluid but may have had non synthetic fluid installed at the kenworth factory. csc letter was received. *pe12/09/2008

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
PE10029PACCAR INCORPORATED08/02/201012/23/2010Driveshaft separates from tractor10V634000
 Summaryon july 13, 2010, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened an investigation on model year (my) 2007-2009 peterbilt tractors equipped with the (spl170xl extended lube inter-axle driveline).odi opened this investigation based on one vehicle owners questionnaire (voq) and certain peterbilt field reports.during the course of the investigation, odi reviewed paccar's ir (october 22, 2010) response with associated data related to warranty and complaint information, mined field data, interviewed customers and visited local dealers within the washington metropolitan area.paccarconducted testing regarding torsional loading and identified various causative factors contributed to this safety defect finding.the defect is a consequence of the bearing surfaces of the spl170xl extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle becoming prematurely worn due to a 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, which may cause the drive axle to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage hazard.odi learned that the affected population of the alleged defect extended to peer models within paccar.in summary, the following vehicles are being recalled: my 2007 and 2008 kenworth trucks, models t600, t660, t2000, t800 and w900 and my 2007/2008 peterbilt trucks, models357, 378, 379, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389 allequipped with extended lube inter-axle drivelines manufactured by dana corporation.the recall affects vehicles manufactured between february 2, 2006 and april 30, 2007.at this time paccar has not yet identified a fix for the inner-axle safety defect and is currently conducting testing with the intent to provide a solution to the failure.odi will monitor the development of paccars testing and ensure a timely repair for the consumer.this investigation is closed.