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Peterbilt 379 Recall 07V132: Power Train:Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 07V132, reported March 22, 2007, 245 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 07V132PACCAR INCORPORATED
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
Risk
IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KW4 & PETERBILT RECALL NO. 107C.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth T30020072008
Kenworth T60020072008
Kenworth T80020072008
Kenworth W90020072008
Peterbilt 32020072008
Peterbilt 35720072008
Peterbilt 36520072008
Peterbilt 37820072008
Peterbilt 37920072008
Peterbilt 38520072008
Peterbilt 38620052007
Peterbilt 38720072008
Peterbilt 38820072008