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NHTSARecalled Feb 5, 2016 · #16V066000

Driveshaft may Disconnect

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 365 and 367 vehicles manufactured from August 27, 2014, through June 5, 2015, and equipped with drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened. If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Driveshaft may Disconnect
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
2016 Peterbilt
UPCs

What you should do

Peterbilt will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall campaign is 216-A.

View the official CPSC notice