The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V310000·Announced 2015-05-26

PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Driveshaft Weld Failure

PACCAR is recalling specific Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because a driveshaft weld may fail due to corrosion, potentially causing loss of power to the rear wheels.

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 (driveshaft weld failure) that can cause loss of power and increase the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Kenworth T660, T680, and T800 trucks, as well as 2013 Peterbilt 587 trucks. The affected Kenworth trucks were manufactured between January 29, 2013, and April 2, 2014, while the affected Peterbilt trucks were manufactured on August 8, 2012.

The recall addresses a defect in the driveshaft, which may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure caused by corrosion. If the weld fails, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWJ and 515-H.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 587, T660, T800
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
30

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 (4)

  • T680
  • 587
  • T660
  • T800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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