Peterbilt 348 (2020) – 19V911000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

348

Year

2020

Recall Campaign Number

19V911000

Component Description

Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20191122

End Of Manufacture

20191204

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

148

Date Owners Notified

20200210

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20191219

Make Campaign Number

19KWE and 19PBG

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard