NHTSA Recall 73V150000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V150000; Date: Jul. 13, 1973

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 Kenworth Kenworth;  1973 Kenworth Kenworth

Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 7,000

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Paccar campaign no na. Trucks coe and conventional. Possibility that thenylon bushings where the drag link end ball studs rests may break apart and theentire ball stud-socket assembly chafe and be subject to premature corrosion. If this condition exists, the ball stud could become separated from socket andcause a loss of steering control. (correct by inspecting and replacingdraglink assemblies with lubricated type as necessary).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 17, 1973

Also see:

All recalls of Kenworth vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.