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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks manufactured November 17, 2014, to January 5, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
- Risk
- Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
- Remedy
- Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWB.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks built between November 17, 2014 and January 5, 2015 have Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may not circulate enough lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly. Without adequate lubrication, the wheel bearings can fail early.
Premature bearing failure raises the risk of a wheel-end fire or a crash. Owners should not wait to have this addressed.
Kenworth will notify owners. Authorized dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends, replacing any damaged parts, at no cost. Owners can contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T680 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T880 | 20152016 |