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Vehicle recall 97V196003 · November 24, 1997

Kenworth T600, Kenworth T800 and 6 more models

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell FF980 series front axle.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell FF980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Consequence
Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Notes
Owner notification began December 17, 1997. 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 paccar at 1-425-468-7356.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
97V196003
Reported to NHTSA
November 24, 1997
Filed by
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification
December 18, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected
470
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Front › Hub
Recall 97V196003 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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