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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| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V104000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 06/01/2006 to 01/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 318 | 04/18/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/10/2008 | 03/10/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V176000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 03/01/2006 to 12/05/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 172 | 05/01/2008 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/17/2008 | 04/18/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 172 my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Kenworth is working with saf-holland simplex and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. the recall began on may 1, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar/kenworth recall no. 08kw5.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V190000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 3573 | 05/30/2008 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/25/2008 | 04/25/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 3,573 my 2007 kenworth c500, t800, t600, t2000, and w900 chassis built with phillips qcs ii trailer cable connection and trailer cable mounting bracket with 'u-shaped' cut out. certain trailer cable mounting brackets have a 'u-shaped' cut out that only partially supports the trailer cable connection. partial support of the cable connection may allow the molded boot and electrical ground pin to partially or completely pull away from the 7-way socket. partial or complete detachment of the cable connection can cause reduced water resistance and potential loss of electrical ground. there is also a possibility the trailer lights may fail to illuminate without the operator's knowledge. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition were to occur, other motorists may not be warned of the tractor/trailer movements, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a reinforcement bracket between the flexible back of the qcs ii molded boot and the frame bracket, and reattach the supporting bolts. the recall began on may may 30, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kw6.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 08E034000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | E (Equipment) | 292 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/24/2008 | 04/25/2008 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 292 aftermarket saf holland fifth wheels sold for use on my 2007 kenworth t800 short hood, w900 long hood and t600 tractor/trailers. if the pivot bolt joint for the lever bar is over torqued, the spacer deforms, and makes contact with the lever bar. this condition coupled with corrosion associated with the seasonal dry out, can affect the lock system of the fifth wheel, preventing the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fifth wheel may fail to latch without the operator's knowledge, causing the tractor and trailer to disengage increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar is working with saf-holland and will inspect the pivot bolt joint for a deformed spacer and replace the bolt, washer and spacer with a hex-head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schecdule. owners may contact paccar at 1-415-828-5000 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar recall no. 08kw7.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||