NHTSA Recall 07V132000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V132000; Date: Mar. 22, 2007
If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Kenworth T300; 2008 Kenworth T300; 2007 Kenworth T600; 2008 Kenworth T600; 2007 Kenworth T800; 2008 Kenworth T800; 2007 Kenworth W900; 2008 Kenworth W900; 2007 Peterbilt 320; 2008 Peterbilt 320; 2007 Peterbilt 357; 2008 Peterbilt 357; 2007 Peterbilt 365; 2008 Peterbilt 365; 2007 Peterbilt 378; 2008 Peterbilt 378; 2007 Peterbilt 379; 2008 Peterbilt 379; 2007 Peterbilt 385; 2008 Peterbilt 385; 2005 Peterbilt 386; 2007 Peterbilt 386; 2007 Peterbilt 387; 2008 Peterbilt 387; 2007 Peterbilt 388; 2008 Peterbilt 388
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 245
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 07kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 107c. Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 2007
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