Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES
07V269000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 08/09/2004 to 05/04/2007V (Vehicle)957109/04/2007MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/26/200706/26/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
Consequence SummaryIf the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. the recall began on september 4, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
NotesPeterbilt recall no.507e and kenworth recall no. 07kwa.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
08V104000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/2006 to 01/31/2008V (Vehicle)31804/18/2008MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/10/200803/10/2008
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. the pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Consequence SummaryThis reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
NotesKenworth recall no. 08kw4 and peterbilt recall no.208d.customers 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.