NHTSARecalled Apr 3, 2015 · #15V196000
Rear Drive Axles may have Insufficient Lubricant
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks manufactured November 17, 2014, to January 5, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly. Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
Product details
- Product
- Rear Drive Axles may have Insufficient Lubricant
- 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Model numbers
- 2016 Kenworth, T680, T880
- UPCs
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What you should do
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWB.