NHTSA Campaign 01V335000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Oct 25, 2001 · 237 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DRIVELINE U-JOINT FASTENERS AT THE OUTPUT YOKE OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence

UNDER-TIGHTENED FASTENERS CAN LEAD TO THE DRIVELINE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRIVELINE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T2000 2001 237
KENWORTH T600 2001 237
KENWORTH T800 2001 237
KENWORTH W900 2001 237

Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V335000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.