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SevereNHTSA·12V407000·Announced 2012-08-20

Kenworth Recalls 2013 Trucks Due to Driveline Fastener Torque Defect

Paccar is recalling 535 Kenworth trucks because driveline cap screws may not be properly torqued, risking vehicle separation and crashes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveline separation) that can disable the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Paccar Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between July 18, 2012, and August 10, 2012. The recall affects 535 units.

The defect involves cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline, which may not have been properly torqued. Fasteners that are not torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle. This separation can disable the vehicle, increase the risk of a crash, and cause the separated component to become a road hazard.

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque each affected fastener free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T600, T700, T400, T800
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
535

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • T600
  • T700
  • T400
  • T800
  • W900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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