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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V634📅 Dec 21, 2010

2007–2008 Kenworth T2000 & 2007–2008 Kenworth T600 + 11 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.

💥 The risk

Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V634000
Manufacturer recall #
K-10KWL P-1201F
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
12,873
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 4, 2011
Built
Feb 2, 2006 – Apr 30, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 10KWL & peterbilt recall no. 1201F.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V634 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V634?

2007–2008 Kenworth T2000 & 2007–2008 Kenworth T600 + 11 more. 12,873 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.