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Safety recall · 92V088000

Wheels: lugs / nuts / bolts / studs Kenworth, Peterbilt recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on June 22, 1992. It covers about 850 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
92V088000
Reported
Jun 22, 1992
Vehicles
850
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

The wheel mounting studs on iron front and rear hubs can fracture.

The risk

Broken wheel mounting studs can cause the tire and wheelto separate from the axle and could result in a vehicle accident.

The fix

Replace the front and rear hubs with hubs which have new studs.

Contacts

System: wheel mounting studs.Vehicle description: heavy trucks with iron front and rear hubs utilizing ballseat wheel mounting configuration manufactured by dayton-walther.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth, Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V088000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1992 Kenworth Kenworth02C
1992 Peterbilt Peterbilt02B

Questions

Is the 92V088000 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 92V088000?

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 92V088000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on June 22, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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