PETERBILT 389 2020: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V506000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 389 2020
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.