KENWORTH 2006: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Reported: October 4, 2005 Initiated: October 4, 2005 #05V445000
Product Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES, SOME SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
Reason for Recall
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES, SOME SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
Hazard
THIS COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
Remedy
KENWORTH HAS CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND CORRECTED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS CAMPAIGN.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- KENWORTH
- Distribution
- United States
- Official Source
- https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=05V445000
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES, SOME SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS.. Recalled by KENWORTH.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 OR 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES, SOME SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
What should consumers do? ▼
KENWORTH HAS CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND CORRECTED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS CAMPAIGN.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on October 4, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05V445000.
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