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Paccar - Driveshaft may slip
Official notice
26 May 2015
Last checked
26 May 2015
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Driveshaft may slip. If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Published 2015-05-26.
What to do now
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. The recall began on july 15, 2015. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwj and 515-h.
Units affected
30
Recall number
15KWJ and 515-H
Official notice
2015-05-26
The hazard
The hazard
If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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