| Make : KENWORTH | Model : W900 | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20050304 - 20050315 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V165000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050429 | Date Received by ODI: 20050420 | Date Added to Database: 20050422 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05KW2 | ||
| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 20 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME. |
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Consequence:
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
ALL THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL HAVE BEEN INSPECTED. DEALERS REPLACED THE WHEELS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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