Kenworth recall: Power train
What is wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
What could happen
Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
The fix
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T400 2013
- Kenworth T600 2013
- Kenworth T700 2013
- Kenworth T800 2013
- Kenworth W900 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V407000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 20, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 7, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 535
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Driveline
- Maker's own recall number
- 12KWF
Notes
Kenworth's recall number is 12KWF. Owners may 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 21, 2018
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 24, 2011
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Dec 13, 2010
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Equipment Oct 9, 2015
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Jan 24, 2014
- Kenworth recall: Exterior lighting Dec 5, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.