Recall 15V310000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Report Date
20150526
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Kenworth T660, T680, and T800 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to April 2, 2014, and 2013 Peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on August 8, 2012. The affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.

Safety Consequence

If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWJ and 515-H.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 PETERBILT 587
2014 KENWORTH T660
2014 KENWORTH T680
2014 KENWORTH T800
2015 KENWORTH T660
2015 KENWORTH T680
2015 KENWORTH T800

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