NHTSA Recall 08V314000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V314000; Date: Jul. 14, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Kenworth T2000; 2009 Kenworth T600; 2009 Kenworth T660; 2009 Kenworth T800; 2009 Kenworth W900
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,189
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 12, 2008
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