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Kenworth T600 Recall 12V407: Power Train:Driveline

NHTSA campaign 12V407, reported August 20, 2012, 535 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V407PACCAR INCORPORATED
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Problem
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
Risk
Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
Remedy
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth's recall number is 12KWF. Owners 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 T4002013
Kenworth T6002013
Kenworth T7002013
Kenworth T8002013
Kenworth W9002013