Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V051000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

PACCAR, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-02-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V051000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
209
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-20
Owners notified
2001-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SWAY ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 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 KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

36 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH C5002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
KENWORTH K1002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
KENWORTH T20002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
KENWORTH T6002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
KENWORTH T8002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
KENWORTH W9002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.