CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 1, 2015, to April 20, 2015. During assembly, the affected vehicles did not undergo the rear wheel mounting torque verification process, and thus the rear wheels may be loose.
- Risk
- If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear wheel lug nuts are correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWG.
- 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
Some 2016 Kenworth heavy trucks built between February 1, 2015 and April 20, 2015 may have rear wheels that were not properly torqued during assembly. The rear wheel mounting torque verification step was skipped, so the lug nuts may be undertightened and the wheels could loosen.
If the rear wheel lug nuts are not tight enough, a wheel can separate from the vehicle while driving, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
Kenworth will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will verify and correct the rear wheel lug nut torque at no cost to you. You can contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and reference recall number 15KWG. You can also check your truck's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T660 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T680 | 2016 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2016 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2016 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2016 |