Recall 16V066000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20160205
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 365 and 367 vehicles manufactured from August 27, 2014, through June 5, 2015, and equipped with drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Peterbilt will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall campaign is 216-A.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 PETERBILT 365
2015 PETERBILT 367
2016 PETERBILT 365
2016 PETERBILT 367

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