Make : KENWORTH | Model : T800 | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19970101 - 19971231 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V128002 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990617 | Date Received by ODI: 19990527 | Date Added to Database: 19990721 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99KW02 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK. |
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Consequence:
THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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