NHTSA Recall 02V061001: Suspension: rear
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 116 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kenworth T800.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V061001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02KW3 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | February 27, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with replacement dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463 and ds521, installed on vehicles from may 1, 2001 through february 1, 2002, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Safety risk
The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Remedy
Dana is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. 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 dana at 616-567-1088 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Notes
Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Vehicles covered by recall 02V061001
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.