KENWORTH T880 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V196000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T880 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-29 2015-04-03 2015-04-03

Production Dates: 2014-11-17 - 2015-01-05

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15KWB

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks manufactured November 17, 2014, to January 5, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.

Consequence

Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.

Remedy

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWB.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.