ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES
— Recall Campaign #05V445000
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES, SOME SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05V445000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 04, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05V445000 |
| Units affected: | 1 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES, SOME SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
- Corrective action:
- KENWORTH HAS CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND CORRECTED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS CAMPAIGN.
- Notes:
- 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.