Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V021000

Steering: linkages

PACCAR, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-01-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V021000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
412
Reported to NHTSA
1991-01-06
Owners notified
1991-03-29

Defect description

PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TORQUED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW PITMAN ARM TO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAROUTPUT SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

RETORQUE PINCH BOLTS AND RESET AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH C5001991
KENWORTH T6001991
KENWORTH T8001991
KENWORTH W9001991

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.