Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V066000 Reported February 5, 2016

Driveshaft may disconnect

Paccar Incorporated · Power Train · 11 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V066000
Manufacturer Campaign
216-A
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
11
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 5, 2016
Completion Rate
54.55

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 peterbilt 365 and 367 vehicles manufactured from august 27, 2014, through june 5, 2015, and equipped with drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Peterbilt will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. the recall began on march 11, 2016. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall campaign is 216-a.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 16V066000 or campaign 216-A.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V066000

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

What is recall 16V066000?

NHTSA recall 16V066000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on February 5, 2016. It addresses: Driveshaft may disconnect. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V066000 or the manufacturer campaign number 216-A. 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.