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Paccar - Lower rear pivot bolts improperly sized
Official notice
26 Aug 2020
Last checked
26 Aug 2020
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Lower rear pivot bolts improperly sized. The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury. Published 2020-08-26.
What to do now
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began september 29, 2020. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 20pbe and 20kwc.
Units affected
1,097
Recall number
20PBE and 20KWC
Official notice
2020-08-26
The hazard
The hazard
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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