NHTSA recall campaign
05V165000
ManufacturerPACCAR INCORPORATEDReported2005-04-20Affected20 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Risk
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ALL THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryKenworth
- W9002006