Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2008 Kenworth And Peterbilt Vehicles Manufactured From February 2, 2006 Through April 30, 2007. The Bearing Surfaces Of The Extended Lube Universal Joint That Attaches The Inter-Axle Driveline To The Drive Axle May Become Prematurely Worn Due To Breakdown Of Lubrication And/Or Excessive Heat. Prematurely Worn Bearing Surfaces May Result In The U-Joint Becoming Loose And/Or Binding. This Condition May Result In Universal Joint Failure, Allowing The Inter-Axle Driveline To Detach From The Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
388
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
10V634000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Detachment Of The Driveline From The Axle May Cause The Vehicle To Lose Power And Become Disabled In The Roadway. Also, The Driveline Could Drop From The Vehicle Into The Roadway Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Paccar Is Working With Its Supplier To Remedy The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During February 2011. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 425-828-5440 And Peterbilt At 940-591-4196.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20060202
End Of Manufacture
20070430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12873
Date Owners Notified
20110304
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20101213
Make Campaign Number
K-10KWL P-1201F