NHTSA Recall 12V407000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V407000; Date: Aug. 20, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Kenworth T400; 2013 Kenworth T600; 2013 Kenworth T700; 2013 Kenworth T800; 2013 Kenworth W900
Component: Power Train:driveline
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 535
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 7, 2012
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