Recall 19V911000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Report Date
20191219
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles. The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.

Safety Consequence

If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 19KWE and 19PBG.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 KENWORTH T800
2020 KENWORTH T880
2020 KENWORTH W990
2020 PETERBILT 348
2020 PETERBILT 367
2020 PETERBILT 389
2020 PETERBILT 520
2020 PETERBILT 567

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