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VehicleDec 13, 201012,873 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train

What is wrong

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.

What could happen

Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V634000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 13, 2010
Owners notified
Mar 4, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
12,873
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Feb 2, 2006 to Apr 30, 2007
Part
Power train › Axle assembly
Maker's own recall number
K-10KWL P-1201F

Notes

Kenworth recall no. 10kwl & peterbilt recall no. 1201f.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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