Recall 02V-061: 1998–2001 Kenworth T800, 1998–2001 Kenworth W900
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Feb 27, 2002, covering about 116 vehicles.
The problem
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with replacement dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463 and ds521, installed on vehicles from may 1, 2001 through february 1, 2002, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
The risk
The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
The fix
Dana is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. 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 dana at 616-567-1088 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Notes
Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Rear |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V061001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T800 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Kenworth W900 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All 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 02V-061?
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with replacement dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463 and ds521, installed on vehicles from may 1, 2001 through february 1, 2002, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
How is recall 02V-061 fixed?
Dana is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. 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 dana at 616-567-1088 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
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.