NHTSA Recall 11V331000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V331000; Date: Jun. 23, 2011
This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline may fall on the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Peterbilt 587
Component: Power Train:driveline
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 72
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012 peterbilt 587 tractors, manufactured from January 12, 2011, through may 20, 2011, equipped with meritor's maxton driveline assemblies. The tubing may have a seam weld with insufficient bonding. The affected driveline assemblies are rpl25 coupling shafts and slip shafts (main) driveline assemblies.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the main drive shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 11, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.
Recall Notes:
Peterbilt safety recall no. 611-a. Owners 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 11, 2011
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