1999 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #99V303000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE INSTALLATION OF THE ALUMINUM STEERING DRIVELINE EXCEEDS THE U-JOINT ANGLES SPECIFIED BY DANA, THE DRIVELINE MANUFACTURER. BY EXCEEDING THIS SPECIFICATION, THE U-JOINT COULD CONTACT AND CAUSE A STRESS RISER IN THE ALUMINUM DRIVE SHAFT. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE IN A NOTCH IN THE ALUMINUM DRIVEMENT, RESULTING IN A STRESS RISER IN THE SHAFT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1999 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/8/1999 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
11/19/1999 |
| # Affected |
2,607 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE INSTALLATION OF THE ALUMINUM STEERING DRIVELINE EXCEEDS THE U-JOINT ANGLES SPECIFIED BY DANA, THE DRIVELINE MANUFACTURER. BY EXCEEDING THIS SPECIFICATION, THE U-JOINT COULD CONTACT AND CAUSE A STRESS RISER IN THE ALUMINUM DRIVE SHAFT. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE IN A NOTCH IN THE ALUMINUM DRIVEMENT, RESULTING IN A STRESS RISER IN THE SHAFT. |
| Consequences |
THIS NOTCH COULD CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE STEERING DRIVELINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM DRIVELINE WITH A STEEL VERSION. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 99KW03.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 19, 1999.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 KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1999 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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