NHTSA Recall 01V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V051000; Date: Feb. 20, 2001
Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Kenworth C500; 1997 Kenworth C500; 1998 Kenworth C500; 1999 Kenworth C500; 2000 Kenworth C500; 2001 Kenworth C500; 1996 Kenworth K100; 1997 Kenworth K100; 1998 Kenworth K100; 1999 Kenworth K100; 2000 Kenworth K100; 2001 Kenworth K100; 1996 Kenworth T2000; 1997 Kenworth T2000; 1998 Kenworth T2000; 1999 Kenworth T2000; 2000 Kenworth T2000; 2001 Kenworth T2000; 1996 Kenworth T600; 1997 Kenworth T600; 1998 Kenworth T600; 1999 Kenworth T600; 2000 Kenworth T600; 2001 Kenworth T600; 1996 Kenworth T800; 1997 Kenworth T800; 1998 Kenworth T800; 1999 Kenworth T800; 2000 Kenworth T800; 2001 Kenworth T800; 1996 Kenworth W900; 1997 Kenworth W900; 1998 Kenworth W900; 1999 Kenworth W900; 2000 Kenworth W900; 2001 Kenworth W900
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 209
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 2001
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