NHTSA Campaign 12V407000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Aug 20, 2012 · 535 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T400 2013 535
KENWORTH T600 2013 535
KENWORTH T700 2013 535
KENWORTH T800 2013 535
KENWORTH W900 2013 535

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V407000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.