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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V272000·Announced 2015-05-11

Kenworth Recalls 2016 Trucks Due to Potential Rear Wheel Separation

PACCAR is recalling specific 2016 Kenworth trucks because rear wheels may be loose due to a missed torque verification step, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel separation) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between February 1, 2015, and April 20, 2015. The recall affects 49 vehicles.

During assembly, the affected vehicles did not undergo the rear wheel mounting torque verification process. As a result, the rear wheels may be loose. If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear wheel lug nuts are correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T660, T680, T880, T800
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
49

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)

  • T660
  • T680
  • T880
  • T800
  • W900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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