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Paccar - Driveshaft may disconnect
Official notice
5 Feb 2016
Last checked
5 Feb 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Driveshaft may disconnect. If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2016-02-05.
What to do now
Peterbilt will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2016. Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall campaign is 216-a.
Units affected
11
Recall number
216-A
Official notice
2016-02-05
The hazard
The hazard
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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