Recall 01V293002
NHTSA safety recall campaign 01V293002. Component: WHEELS:HUB. 14 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
THE COMBINATION OF COMPONENTS COULD REDUCE THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE FRONT HUB, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE. IF A HUB FRACTURES, VEHICLE CONTROL, BRAKING, AND STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES, THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH ARVINMERITOR FRONT AXLE FF-981. THE WHEEL SEPARATOR PLATES ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH SKF PHASE IV TRUCK HUB UNITS INCORPORATED INTO THE ARVINMERITOR FF-981 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WITH WHEEL MOUNTING FLANGES OF 10 MM OR LESS AND BRAKE DRUM MOUNTING FLANGES OF 6 MM OR LESS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T800 | 1997 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching KENWORTH from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V022000 | Jan 19, 2026 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | STEERING | 219 |
| 25V569000 | Sep 2, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 18,332 |
| 25V436000 | Jun 26, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 56,260 |
| 25V181000 | Mar 24, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 238 |
| 25V182000 | Mar 24, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 168 |
| 25V041000 | Jan 29, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | Jan 16, 2025 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1,110 |
| 24V915000 | Dec 9, 2024 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 220,764 |
| 24V908000 | Dec 3, 2024 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 68 |
| 24V903000 | Dec 2, 2024 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 29 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.