| Vehicle |
2008 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2006 - 1/31/2008 |
| Recalled on |
3/10/2008 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
4/18/2008 |
| # Affected |
318 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
PACCAR IS RECALLING 318 MY 2007-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, AND 389 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PREMIER TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLIES. THE PINTLE HITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN A MANNER RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH OF THE PIVOT PINS. |
| Consequences |
THIS REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH COULD CAUSE THE PIVOT PIN TO CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK, CAUSING THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRUCK WHILE IN MOTION, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE PIVOT PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 08KW4 AND PETERBILT RECALL NO.208D.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 |
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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