NHTSA recall 08V314000
Suspension
Kenworth T2000 and 4 more
Reported Jul 14, 20081,189 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 08KW9Built Apr 1, 2008 – Jun 16, 2008
The defect
Kenworth IS recalling 1,189 my 2009 t2000, T600, T660, T800 and W900 trucks. the axle u-bolts attaching the axle to the drive beam on certain ag380 rear suspensions may have received insufficient fastener torque during the installation process.
The risk
The insufficient torque may allow the axle u-bolt to loosen if undetected, could impact long term suspension performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will have the axle u-bolt on the affected chassis re-torqued to factory specifications free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.