2020 Kenworth T800, Kenworth T880 and others recall: axle shaft
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 19, 2019. It covers about 148 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 148
- reported
- Dec 19, 2019
- owners notified
- Feb 10, 2020
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles. The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.
- Risk
- If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 19KWE and 19PBG.
Recall number 19V911000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T800 2020 2020
- Kenworth T880 2020 2020
- Kenworth W990 2020 2020
- Peterbilt 348 2020 2020
- Peterbilt 367 2020 2020
- Peterbilt 389 2020 2020
- Peterbilt 520 2020 2020
- Peterbilt 567 2020 2020
Questions about recall 19V911000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Kenworth T800, Kenworth T880 and others axle shaft?
Yes. Recall 19V911000, reported on December 19, 2019, covers about 148 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V911000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 19KWE and 19PBG.
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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