NHTSA recall 01V335000
Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
Kenworth T2000 and 3 more
Reported Oct 25, 2001237 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 01KWABuilt Sep 26, 2001 – Oct 10, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the driveline u-joint fasteners at the output yoke of the transmission were improperly tightened.
The risk
Under-tightened fasteners can lead to the driveline becoming detached from the vehicle resulting in property damage or personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will tighten the driveline fasteners to the proper specification. owner notification began november 26, 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.