NHTSA Recall 99V303000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V303000; Date: Nov. 1, 1999
This notch could cause premature failure of the steering driveline, resulting in loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Kenworth T300; 1999 Kenworth T600; 1999 Kenworth T800
Component: Power Train:driveline
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,607
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The installation of the aluminum steering driveline exceeds the u-joint angles specified by dana, the driveline manufacturer. By exceeding this specification, the u-joint could contact and cause a stress riser in the aluminum drive shaft. This contact could cause in a notch in the aluminum drivement, resulting in a stress riser in the shaft.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the aluminum driveline with a steel version.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 99kw03. Owner notification began November 19, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 19, 1999
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