NHTSA Campaign 15V196000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Apr 3, 2015 · 24 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T680 2015 24
KENWORTH T680 2016 24
KENWORTH T880 2015 24
KENWORTH T880 2016 24

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V196000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.