US NHTSA Recalls: PACCAR Peterbilt & Kenworth Trucks

Washington, DC: As of Sunday, September 20, 2020, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), a division of the US Department of Transportation, has posted a total of fifty-four (54) vehicle, tire, accessory or other automotive-related product recalls this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/cXy430qH5Ln

Direct link: https://www.nhtsa.gov/search/safety-issues#recall

Additional information:

Among the fifty-four (54) recalls the NHTSA announced this month comes news of the following:

PACCAR Incorporated (“PACCAR”), a Bellevue, Washington establishment, has recalled an estimated 1,097 model year 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) marketed, sold and delivered in the United States.

Recall Category: Power Train – Lower Rear Pivot Bolts improperly sized

NHTSA Safety Notification 20V506000 reports the axles in the recalled Trucks may have Lower Rear Pivot Bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

According to the NHTSA, the short screws can reportedly cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

PACCAR will notify registered owners, and dealers will inspect the suspect chassis and replace the Pivot Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 24, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth Customer Service toll-free at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt Customer Service toll-free at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR’s designation for this recall is 20PBE and 20KWC.

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==> You may also contact the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) during normal business hours, Eastern Standard Time, or visit https://www.safercar.gov/.

==> To see other recalls and notifications for vehicles OR accessories manufactured, marketed and/or sold by PACCAR Incorporated, please search for “PACCAR” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

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More information about this recall:
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V506000
Recalls Direct RIN: 13531-2020
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