NHTSA recall 05V445000
Power train › Axle assembly
Kenworth W900
Reported Oct 4, 20051 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATED
The defect
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 or 160 rear drive axles, some spindles were overheated during the heat treat process.
The risk
This could lead to a fracture of the spindle.
The remedy
Kenworth has contacted the customer and the vehicle has been inspected and corrected. no further action IS required on this campaign.