1996-1997 Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800 and others recall: hub
Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on November 24, 1997. It covers about 470 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 470
- reported
- Nov 24, 1997
- owners notified
- Dec 18, 1997
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
- Risk
- Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Recall number 97V196003
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T600 1996-1997 19961997
- Kenworth T800 1996-1997 19961997
- Kenworth W900 1996-1997 19961997
- Peterbilt 375 1996 1996
- Peterbilt 377 1996 1996
- Peterbilt 378 1996 1996
- Peterbilt 379 1996 1996
- Peterbilt 385 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
1996 Kenworth T6001997 Kenworth T6001996 Kenworth T8001997 Kenworth T8001996 Kenworth W9001997 Kenworth W9001996 Peterbilt 3751996 Peterbilt 3771996 Peterbilt 3781996 Peterbilt 3791996 Peterbilt 385
Questions about recall 97V196003
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800 and others hub?
Yes. Recall 97V196003, reported on November 24, 1997, covers about 470 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V196003?
Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
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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