Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V003000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

PACCAR, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-01-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V003000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Component
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Manufacturer
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
330
Reported to NHTSA
1993-01-08
Owners notified
1993-01-06

Defect description

A DEFECT IN THE THREADS OF A U-BOLT MAY CAUSE IMPROPER LOADING, LONGITUDINAL CRACKING IN THE THREADS OF THE U-BOLT, AND PREMATURE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING FAILURE.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF THE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH Conventional1993

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.