Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V303000 Reported November 1, 1999

Paccar/kenworth/steering driveline

Q: What is recall 99V303000?

NHTSA recall 99V303000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on November 1, 1999. It addresses: Paccar/kenworth/steering driveline. The recall affects approximately 2,607 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train 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 · Power Train · 2,607 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V303000

Manufacturer Campaign

99KW03

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

2,607

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 1, 1999

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

This notch could cause premature failure of the steering driveline, resulting in loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the aluminum driveline with a steel version.

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 99V303000 or campaign 99KW03.
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 99V303000

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

What is recall 99V303000?

NHTSA recall 99V303000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on November 1, 1999. It addresses: Paccar/kenworth/steering driveline. The recall affects approximately 2,607 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 99V303000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99KW03. 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.