2013-2015 Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680 and others recall: driveshaft
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on May 26, 2015. It covers about 30 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30
- reported
- May 26, 2015
- owners notified
- Jul 15, 2015
- related complaints
- 3
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Kenworth T660, T680, and T800 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to April 2, 2014, and 2013 Peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on August 8, 2012. The affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.
- Risk
- If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number for this recall is 15KWJ and 515-H.
Recall number 15V310000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T660 2014-2015 20142015
- Kenworth T680 2014-2015 20142015
- Kenworth T800 2014-2015 20142015
- Peterbilt 587 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 15V310000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680 and others driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 15V310000, reported on May 26, 2015, covers about 30 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V310000?
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 number for this recall is 15KWJ and 515-H.
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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