NHTSA recall 01V181000
Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
Peterbilt Class 7 and 1 more
The defect
Vehicle description: peterbilt class 7 and 8 tractors with interaxle driveshafts produced and supplied by spicer driveshaft, inc. (Sdi). the sdi driveshafts with universal joint cap bolts were not tightened to sdi's full torque specification.
The risk
If the driveshaft assembly became separated from the retaining bolts, the interaxle could be ejected from the truck's driving axles, resulting in hazardous debris. this could occur with little or no prior warning to the vehicle's driver, and could also result in loss of vehicle power.
The remedy
Dealers will re-torquing the retaining bolt fasteners. owner notification began july 18, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or dana/sdi at 1-419-535-4500.