Recall
Peterbilt 520 — 19V911000
NHTSA ID
19V911000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
520
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2019-12-19
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Units Affected
148
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
19KWE and 19PBG
Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles. The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.
Consequence
If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 19KWE and 19PBG.