NHTSA Recall 93V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V003000; Date: Jan. 8, 1993
Failure of the front steer axle spring could result inloss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Kenworth Conventional
Component: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 330
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace the u-bolts along with washers and lock nuts.
Recall Notes:
System: steering. Vehicle description: heavy trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 6, 1993
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