PETERBILT 348 2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V506000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 348 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-08-26 | 2020-08-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20PBE and 20KWC
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1097
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems "model SL2065". The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 20PBE and 20KWC.
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.
