Kenworth Axle Assembly Recall 05V445000 (1 Vehicles)

The problem

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 or 160 rear drive axles, some spindles were overheated during the heat treat process.

The risk

THIS COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.

The fix

Kenworth has contacted the customer and the vehicle has been inspected and corrected. No further action is required on this campaign.

Contacts

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V445000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2006 Kenworth W900	1	11	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2006 Kenworth W900

Questions

Is the 05V445000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 05V445000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 05V445000 announced?

PACCAR INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on October 4, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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