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NHTSARecalled May 11, 2015 · #15V272000

Rear Wheel Lug Nuts may be Loose

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Rear Wheel Lug Nuts may be Loose
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
2016 Kenworth, T660, T680, T800, T880, W900
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice