Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 08V314000

Suspension

PACCAR INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2008-07-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V314000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
1,189
Reported to NHTSA
2008-07-14
Owners notified
2008-08-12

Defect description

KENWORTH IS RECALLING 1,189 MY 2009 T2000, T600, T660, T800 AND W900 TRUCKS. THE AXLE U-BOLTS ATTACHING THE AXLE TO THE DRIVE BEAM ON CERTAIN AG380 REAR SUSPENSIONS MAY HAVE RECEIVED INSUFFICIENT FASTENER TORQUE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.

Safety risk

THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY ALLOW THE AXLE U-BOLT TO LOOSEN IF UNDETECTED, COULD IMPACT LONG TERM SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AXLE U-BOLT ON THE AFFECTED CHASSIS RE-TORQUED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.

Notes

KENWORTH RECALL NO. 08KW9.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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T20002009
KENWORTH T6002009
KENWORTH T6602009
KENWORTH T8002009
KENWORTH W9002009

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.