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2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 recall: axle assembly

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 3, 2015. It covers about 24 vehicles.

vehicles affected
24
reported
Apr 3, 2015
owners notified
May 29, 2015
related complaints
1

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks manufactured November 17, 2014, to January 5, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
Risk
Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
Remedy
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWB.

Recall number 15V196000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.

2015 Kenworth T6802016 Kenworth T6802015 Kenworth T8802016 Kenworth T880

Questions about recall 15V196000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V196000, reported on April 3, 2015, covers about 24 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V196000?

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWB.

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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