NHTSA Recall 15V272000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V272000; Date: May. 11, 2015
If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Kenworth T660; 2016 Kenworth T680; 2016 Kenworth T800; 2016 Kenworth T880; 2016 Kenworth W900
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 49
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured February 1, 2015, to April 20, 2015. During assembly, the affected vehicles did not undergo the rear wheel mounting torque verification process, and thus the rear wheels may be loose.
How to Fix:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear wheel lug nuts are correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15kwg.
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: Jul 1, 2015
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