1997 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #97V196003
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
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| Vehicle |
1997 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1996 - 11/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
11/25/1997 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
12/18/1997 |
| # Affected |
470 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS. |
| Consequences |
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1997. 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 PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7356.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for WHEELS, HUB
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1997 KENWORTH T800 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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