Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Peterbilt Class 7 And 8 Tractors With Interaxle Driveshafts Produced And Supplied By Spicer Driveshaft, Inc. (Sdi). The Sdi Driveshafts With Universal Joint Cap Bolts Were Not Tightened To Sdi’S Full Torque Specification.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
CLASS 8
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V181000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint
Effect Of Defect
If The Driveshaft Assembly Became Separated From The Retaining Bolts, The Interaxle Could Be Ejected From The Truck’S Driving Axles, Resulting In Hazardous Debris. This Could Occur With Little Or No Prior Warning To The Vehicle’S Driver, And Could Also Result In Loss Of Vehicle Power.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Torquing The Retaining Bolt Fasteners. Owner Notification Began July 18, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4000 Or Dana/Sdi At 1-419-535-4500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20010510
End Of Manufacture
20010521
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
27
Date Owners Notified
20010718
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20010605
Make Campaign Number
601-H