2005 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #05V237000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE HIGH-ARTICULATION REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE C65-1006 SWAY BAR USED IN THIS REAR SUSPENSION MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCTION IN FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO EITHER A MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR A HIGH INDUCED STRESS DURING AN EXTREME SUSPENSION ARTICULATION EVENT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
12/6/2004 - 5/13/2005 |
| Recalled on |
5/25/2005 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/30/2005 |
| # Affected |
850 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE HIGH-ARTICULATION REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE C65-1006 SWAY BAR USED IN THIS REAR SUSPENSION MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCTION IN FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO EITHER A MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR A HIGH INDUCED STRESS DURING AN EXTREME SUSPENSION ARTICULATION EVENT. |
| Consequences |
BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE SWAY BAR WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO COME LOOSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF THESE VEHICLES WILL DEPEND ON THE TYPE OF VEHICLE (TRACTOR OR TRUCK) AND THE INTENDED SERVICE APPLICATION. THIS INSPECTION AND REPAIR CRITERIA WILL BE FORTHCOMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 05KW4.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2005 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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