Vehicle recall 10V634000 · December 13, 2010
Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 378 and 11 more models
The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from February 2, 2006 through April 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.
- Consequence
- Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 10KWL & peterbilt recall no. 1201F.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V634000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 13, 2010
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- K-10KWL P-1201F
- Owner notification
- March 4, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,873
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T2000 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Kenworth T600 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Kenworth T660 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Kenworth T800 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Kenworth W900 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 357 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 378 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 379 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 385 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 386 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 387 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 388 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Peterbilt 389 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.