Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 And Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 Vehicles Equipped With Watson And Chalin Steerable Lift Axle Suspension Systems (Model Sl2065). The Axles May Have Lower Rear Pivot Bolts That Are Not Long Enough To Sufficiently Engage The Locking Feature Of The Corresponding Nuts.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
348
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V506000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The Short Screws Can Cause The Hardware To Separate From The Suspension System And Become Road Hazards, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash And/Or Injury.
Fix Defect
Paccar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect Suspect Chassis And Replace The Pivot Bolts, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 29, 2020. Owners May Contact Kenworth Customer Service At 1-425-828-5888 And Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-940-591-4220. Paccar’S Numbers For This Recall Is 20Pbe And 20Kwc.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1097
Date Owners Notified
20200929
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20200826
Make Campaign Number
20PBE and 20KWC