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2005-2008 Kenworth T300, Kenworth T600 and others recall: axle assembly

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on March 22, 2007. It covers about 245 vehicles.

vehicles affected
245
reported
Mar 22, 2007
owners notified
May 9, 2007
related complaints
2

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Risk
If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425‑828‑5440 and peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.

Recall number 07V132000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.

2007 Kenworth T3002008 Kenworth T3002007 Kenworth T6002008 Kenworth T6002007 Kenworth T8002008 Kenworth T8002007 Kenworth W9002008 Kenworth W9002007 Peterbilt 3202008 Peterbilt 3202007 Peterbilt 3572008 Peterbilt 357

Questions about recall 07V132000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2008 Kenworth T300, Kenworth T600 and others axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 07V132000, reported on March 22, 2007, covers about 245 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V132000?

Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425‑828‑5440 and peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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