Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V167001 Reported May 17, 2001

Paccar/suspension

Q: What is recall 01V167001?

NHTSA recall 01V167001 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on May 17, 2001. It addresses: Paccar/suspension. The recall affects approximately 390 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 390 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V167001

Manufacturer Campaign

501E/01KW05

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

390

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 17, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. owner notification began july 27, 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 peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 01V167001 or campaign 501E/01KW05.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V167001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V167001?

NHTSA recall 01V167001 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on May 17, 2001. It addresses: Paccar/suspension. The recall affects approximately 390 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V167001 or the manufacturer campaign number 501E/01KW05. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.