CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model SL2065). The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
- Risk
- The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 20PBE and 20KWC.
- 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 trucks have lower rear pivot bolts on the steerable lift axle suspension that are too short. The bolts may not fully engage the locking feature of their nuts, so the hardware can separate from the suspension and fall onto the road.
If this happens, the loose parts become road hazards for other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash and/or injury. Dealers will inspect the suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts as necessary, at no cost to you.
To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls and contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Mention the PACCAR recall numbers 20PBE or 20KWC when you call.
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