NHTSA Recall 01V335000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V335000; Date: Oct. 25, 2001
Under-tightened fasteners can lead to the driveline becoming detached from the vehicle resulting in property damage or personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Kenworth T2000; 2001 Kenworth T600; 2001 Kenworth T800; 2001 Kenworth W900
Component: Power Train:driveline:universal Joint
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 237
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The driveline u-joint fasteners at the output yoke of the transmission were improperly tightened.
How to Fix:
Dealers will tighten the driveline fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began November 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 26, 2001
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