KENWORTH W900 2006: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V165000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-29 | 2005-04-20 | 2005-04-22 |
Production Dates: 2005-03-04 - 2005-03-15
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05KW2
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ALL THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
KENWORTH'S RECALL NO. 05KW2.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.
