Recall 15V196000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20150403
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks manufactured November 17, 2014, to January 5, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.

Safety Consequence

Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.

Remedy

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWB.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 KENWORTH T680
2015 KENWORTH T880
2016 KENWORTH T680
2016 KENWORTH T880

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.