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Kenworth T680 Recall 15V310: Driveshaft Weld Can Fail and Cut Power to Rear Wheels

NHTSA campaign 15V310, reported May 26, 2015, 30 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A driveshaft weld on these heavy trucks can fail because of corrosion. When the weld breaks, the driveshaft may stop transmitting power to the rear wheels. The truck may then be unable to move, or it may lose speed while already in motion, which raises the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the defective driveshaft at no cost to the owner. Owners who have not received a notice can contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, using recall numbers 15KWJ and 515-H.

Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the free replacement with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V310PACCAR Incorporated
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Kenworth T660, T680, and T800 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to April 2, 2014, and 2013 Peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on August 8, 2012. The affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.
Risk
If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWJ and 515-H.
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.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth T66020142015
Kenworth T68020142015
Kenworth T80020142015
Peterbilt 5872013