Vehicle recall 99V303000 · November 1, 1999
Kenworth T300, T600 and 1 more model
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The installation of the aluminum steering driveline exceeds the u-joint angles specified by dana, the driveline manufacturer. By exceeding this specification, the u-joint could contact and cause a stress riser in the aluminum drive shaft. This contact could cause in a notch in the aluminum drivement, resulting in a stress riser in the shaft.
- Consequence
- This notch could cause premature failure of the steering driveline, resulting in loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the aluminum driveline with a steel version.
- Notes
- Kenworth recall no. 99KW03.OWNER notification began November 19, 1999.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 1-206-828-5418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V303000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 1, 1999
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99KW03
- Owner notification
- November 19, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,607
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T300 (1999): 1999
- Kenworth T600 (1999): 1999
- Kenworth T800 (1999): 1999
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