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2013 KENWORTH T700 Recall - Campaign #12V407000

 
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2013 KENWORTH T700 RECALL - #12V407000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2013 KENWORTH T700
Manufacturer PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 8/20/2012
Influenced by PACCAR INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 9/7/2012
# Affected 535
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Description Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
Consequences Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
Corrective action Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes Kenworth's recall number is 12KWF. Owners may 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 2013 KENWORTH T700 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
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