NHTSA recall 15V272000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Kenworth T660 and 4 more
Reported May 11, 201549 vehicles affectedPACCAR IncorporatedMaker’s number 15KWGBuilt Feb 1, 2015 – Apr 20, 2015
The defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 1, 2015, to April 20, 2015. During assembly, the affected vehicles did not undergo the rear wheel mounting torque verification process, and thus the rear wheels may be loose.
The risk
If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear wheel lug nuts are correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWG.