NHTSA Recall 83V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V023000; Date: Mar. 1, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Kenworth L700; 1983 Kenworth L700; 1982 Peterbilt 310; 1983 Peterbilt 310
Component: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 100
Recall Summary:
The u shaped bolts that connect the springs and spring spacers to the front axle may not have been installed properly. This condition could allow the axle to shift and could degrade the steering characteristics of the vehicle.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and replace damaged nuts or u bolts, or tighten the bolts and nuts to specifications. It may be necessary to insert additional spacers in the springs.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: power train; front axle u-bolts. Consequences of defect: shifting of the front axle relative to the frontsprings could result in loss of vehicle control and could cause a vehicle crashwithout warning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 9, 1983
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