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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V506000

2021 Kenworth W900 | 2020 Peterbilt 567 | 2020 Peterbilt 365 | 2020 Peterbilt 367 | 2020 Kenworth W990 | 2021 Peterbilt 365 | 2021 Peterbilt 367 | 2020 Peterbilt 389 | 2020 Kenworth T800 | 2020 Kenworth T880 | 2020 Kenworth W900 | 2020 Peterbilt 520 | 2020 Peterbilt 348 | 2021 Kenworth T880 | 2021 Kenworth W990 | 2021 Peterbilt 567 | 2021 Peterbilt 520 | 2021 Peterbilt 348 | 2021 Peterbilt 389 | 2021 Kenworth T800b — Power train: axle assembly

Published August 27, 2020 · Recall initiated: August 26, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V506000, published August 27, 2020 and initiated August 26, 2020. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2021 Kenworth W900 | 2020 Peterbilt 567 | 2020 Peterbilt 365 | 2020 Peterbilt 367 | 2020 Kenworth W990 | 2021 Peterbilt 365 | 2021 Peterbilt 367 | 2020 Peterbilt 389 | 2020 Kenworth T800 | 2020 Kenworth T880 | 2020 Kenworth W900 | 2020 Peterbilt 520 | 2020 Peterbilt 348 | 2021 Kenworth T880 | 2021 Kenworth W990 | 2021 Peterbilt 567 | 2021 Peterbilt 520 | 2021 Peterbilt 348 | 2021 Peterbilt 389 | 2021 Kenworth T800b — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
KENWORTH
Model
W900
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2021 KENWORTH W900 | 2020 PETERBILT 567 | 2020 PETERBILT 365 | 2020 PETERBILT 367 | 2020 KENWORTH W990 | 2021 PETERBILT 365 | 2021 PETERBILT 367 | 2020 PETERBILT 389 | 2020 KENWORTH T800 | 2020 KENWORTH T880 | 2020 KENWORTH W900 | 2020 PETERBILT 520 | 2020 PETERBILT 348 | 2021 KENWORTH T880 | 2021 KENWORTH W990 | 2021 PETERBILT 567 | 2021 PETERBILT 520 | 2021 PETERBILT 348 | 2021 PETERBILT 389 | 2021 KENWORTH T800B
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2021 Kenworth W900 | 2020 Peterbilt 567 | 2020 Peterbilt 365 | 2020 Peterbilt 367 | 2020 Kenworth W990 | 2021 Peterbilt 365 | 2021 Peterbilt 367 | 2020 Peterbilt 389 | 2020 Kenworth T800 | 2020 Kenworth T880 | 2020 Kenworth W900 | 2020 Peterbilt 520 | 2020 Peterbilt 348 | 2021 Kenworth T880 | 2021 Kenworth W990 | 2021 Peterbilt 567 | 2021 Peterbilt 520 | 2021 Peterbilt 348 | 2021 Peterbilt 389 | 2021 Kenworth T800b — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V506000 on August 27, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: W900.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)