KENWORTH W900 2006: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V445000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-09-22 | 2005-10-04 | 2005-10-04 |
Production Dates: 2002-02-06 - 2007-02-26
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES, SOME SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
THIS COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
KENWORTH HAS CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND CORRECTED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS CAMPAIGN.
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.
