| Make : KENWORTH | Model : T600 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960201 - 19961130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V196003 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19971218 | Date Received by ODI: 19971124 | Date Added to Database: 19971125 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 470 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS. |
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Consequence:
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB. |
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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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