NHTSA recall 01V335000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 01V335000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 01KWA |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2001-10-25 |
| Owners notified | 2001-11-26 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT |
| Units potentially affected | 237 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DRIVELINE U-JOINT FASTENERS AT THE OUTPUT YOKE OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
What can happen
UNDER-TIGHTENED FASTENERS CAN LEAD TO THE DRIVELINE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2001 KENWORTH T2000 | Built 2001-09-26 to 2001-10-10. |
|---|---|
| 2001 KENWORTH T600 | Built 2001-09-26 to 2001-10-10. |
| 2001 KENWORTH T800 | Built 2001-09-26 to 2001-10-10. |
| 2001 KENWORTH W900 | Built 2001-09-26 to 2001-10-10. |
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