Recall 05V189000 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2004-2005 KENWORTH T800
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,026 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V189000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,026 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 KENWORTH C500, 2004 KENWORTH T2000, 2004 KENWORTH T600, 2004 KENWORTH T800, 2004 KENWORTH W900, 2004 PETERBILT 357, 2005 KENWORTH T800, 2005 KENWORTH W900, 2005 KENWORTH C500, 2005 PETERBILT 320, 2005 PETERBILT 378, 2005 KENWORTH T600, 2005 KENWORTH T2000, 2005 PETERBILT 379, 2005 PETERBILT 357
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2005, WITH LETTERS BEING MAILED TO PETERBILT OWNERS; AND ON JUNE 17, 2005, FOR KENWORTH OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201 OR KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
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