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NHTSA Recall 01V335000: Universal joint (power train)

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 237 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kenworth T2000.

237
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2001
owners notified (November 26)
NHTSA campaign01V335000
Manufacturer campaign01KWA
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › UNIVERSAL JOINT
Report receivedOctober 25, 2001
Owner notificationNovember 26, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The driveline u-joint fasteners at the output yoke of the transmission were improperly tightened.

Safety risk

Under-tightened fasteners can lead to the driveline becoming detached from the vehicle resulting in property damage or personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the driveline fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began november 26, 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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V335000

Make and modelModel years
Kenworth T20002001
Kenworth T6002001
Kenworth T8002001
Kenworth W9002001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.