KENWORTH T800 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V128002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T800 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-06-17 | 1999-05-27 | 1999-07-21 |
Production Dates: 1997-01-01 - 1997-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99KW02
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS "THU" RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK.
THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 17, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
