KENWORTH T800 2013: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V407000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T800 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-07 2012-08-20 2012-08-20

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12KWF

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 535

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.

Consequence

Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.

Remedy

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Notes

Kenworth's recall number is 12KWF. Owners 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.