NHTSA Recall 15V196000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V196000; Date: Apr. 3, 2015
Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Kenworth T680; 2016 Kenworth T680; 2015 Kenworth T880; 2016 Kenworth T880
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 24
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks manufactured November 17, 2014, to January 5, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with meritor mt-40-14x rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
How to Fix:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began may 29, 2015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwb.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 29, 2015
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