Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V407000

Power train: driveline

PACCAR INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-08-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V407000

Power train: driveline

Component
Power train: driveline
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
535
Reported to NHTSA
2012-08-20
Owners notified
2012-09-07

Defect description

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.

Safety risk

Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.

Manufacturer remedy

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Notes

Kenworth's recall number is 12KWF. Owners may 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 T4002013
KENWORTH T6002013
KENWORTH T7002013
KENWORTH T8002013
KENWORTH W9002013

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.