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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V415000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 11/12/2008 to 09/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 914 | 11/04/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/21/2009 | 10/27/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kenworth is recalling model year 2009 through 2010 t2000, t800, t660 and w900 trucks manufactured between november 12, 2008 and september 30, 2009. the axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the suspension leaf spring on certain ag400l rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process. the insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to become loose, which may cause vibration in the rear suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If multiple fasteners were to become loose, the rear axle may shift relative to the rear suspension leaf spring, which can result in loss of control and a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the axle u-bolts for visible defects, including bent and/or smashed threads and re-torque the axle u-bolts to factory specifications. the recall began on november 4, 2009. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 09kwa.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TIB-26-019 | 12/15/2010 | 10040188 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-26-019 | 12/15/2010 | 10040188 | Paccar: the transmission and clutch moutning bolts are defective and may crack. there may be noise, vibration, or difficulty shifting. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - BELL HOUSING | |||||
| TIB-26-019 | 12/15/2010 | 10040188 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-26-019 | 12/15/2010 | 10040188 | Paccar: the transmission and clutch moutning bolts are defective and may crack. there may be noise, vibration, or difficulty shifting. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |