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Paccar - Peterbilt driveline assemblies meritor
Official notice
23 Jun 2011
Last checked
23 Jun 2011
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Peterbilt driveline assemblies meritor. This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline may fall on the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash. Published 2011-06-23.
What to do now
Dealers will replace the main drive shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 11, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.
Units affected
72
Recall number
611-A
Official notice
2011-06-23
The hazard
The hazard
This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline may fall on the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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