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Recall 01V-167: 2000 Kenworth C500, 2000 Kenworth K100 and 9 more

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2001, covering about 390 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-167
Report date
May 17, 2001
Vehicles affected
390
Owners notified
Jul 20, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

The risk

Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.

The fix

Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR, INCORPORATED
ComponentSuspension
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V167001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth C5002000All years
Kenworth K1002000All years
Kenworth T3002000All years
Kenworth T8002000All years
Kenworth W9002000All years
Peterbilt 3202000All years
Peterbilt 3302000All years
Peterbilt 3572000All years
Peterbilt 3782000All years
Peterbilt 3792000All years
Peterbilt 3852000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-167?

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

How is recall 01V-167 fixed?

Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.