Recall 17V565 covers 1 2014 Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis for loose driveshaft hex nuts. The recalled vehicle has already been repaired.
Kimble is recalling 1 2014 Mixer Custom Chassis equipped with a Marmon-Herrington drive axle because improperly torqued hex nuts can loosen where the flange mounts to the yoke. If the driveshaft disconnects from the drive axle, the vehicle can lose propulsion and raise the risk of a crash; Kimble dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The drive axle on the 2014 Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis sends power from the driveline to the wheels that move the truck. At the axle connection, a flange yoke works like a bolted coupler, holding the driveline flange to the axle so rotating force stays aligned under load.
On affected chassis, the hex nuts at that flange-to-yoke mounting point were not torqued correctly during assembly. If those nuts are under-tightened, the joint can loosen as the truck operates, letting the driveline move where it should stay clamped. That movement can create vibration and place extra stress on the axle connection until the hardware is corrected.
The driver can notice driveline vibration before the joint comes apart further. During inspection, loose or missing hex nuts are also visible at the flange yoke connection.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis | drive axle |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2014 Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose hex nuts can let the driveshaft disconnect from the drive axle, causing loss of propulsion and increasing crash risk. Driveline vibration is a warning sign, and loose or missing nuts can be seen during inspection. If you feel vibration or see missing hardware, schedule service before using the truck again. Repair is free at any franchised Kimble dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kimble dealer or Kimble customer service to confirm the driveshaft flange hex-nut torque repair is complete.
- Reference recall number 17V565 and Kimble recall 15E-065 when you call.
- Ask whether the repair record shows the hex nuts were inspected and torqued so the driveshaft stays connected to the drive axle.
What happens at the repair
Kimble reports that the affected Mixer Custom Chassis has already been repaired, so no owner notification letter is being issued. The recall work addressed the Marmon-Herrington drive axle flange hardware, where the hex nuts were improperly torqued at the yoke. If you have service paperwork for a related out-of-pocket repair, Kimble's reimbursement plan on file covers documented eligible expenses. Contact Kimble customer service with the repair documents.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 7, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| September 13, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| September 13, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 13, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 14, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V565?
Recall 17V565 covers one 2014 Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis equipped with a Marmon-Herrington drive axle. The hex nuts where the flange mounts to the yoke were improperly torqued. Loose nuts can let the driveshaft disconnect from the drive axle, causing loss of propulsion and crash risk.
What should I do if my 2014 Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific chassis is included in recall 17V565. If it is, contact Kimble customer service at 1-918-286-2424 and ask them to confirm the repair record. Kimble says the affected vehicle for this recall has already been repaired.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 17V565, Kimble says the affected vehicle has already been repaired, so ask customer service to confirm that the completed repair is tied to your VIN.
Is it safe to drive my Kimble Mixer Custom Chassis before confirming the repair?
Confirm the VIN and repair record before relying on the vehicle. This recall involves loose hex nuts that can let the driveshaft disconnect from the drive axle, causing loss of propulsion and crash risk. Kimble customer service can confirm whether the completed repair applies to your chassis.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V565000 |
|---|---|
| Kimble customer service | 1-918-286-2424 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V565 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V565000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →