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1999 KENWORTH T600 Recall - Campaign #99V303000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 KENWORTH T600 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.

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Vehicle 1999 KENWORTH T600
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
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 T600 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE

1999 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1999 KENWORTH T600 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

1999 KENWORTH T600 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM

1999 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1999 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1999 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1999 KENWORTH T600 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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