NHTSA Recall 93V042000

NHTSA Campaign Id 93V042000; Date: Mar. 23, 1993

Inadequate torque on the bolts allows the pitman armto slip on the steering gear output shaft which results in loss of vehiclecontrol.

Recalled Vehicles:

1993 Kenworth Kenworth

Component: Steering:linkages

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 307

Recall Summary:

An incorrect tool was used to install pitman arm pinch bolts, resulting in inadequate torque on the pitman arm pinch bolts.

How to Fix:

Apply correct torque to inadequately torqued pinch bolts.

Recall Notes:

System: steering. Vehicle description: heavy trucks manufactured at the ste. Therese, canadafacility between December 18, 1992 and March 8, 1993.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 31, 1993

Also see:

All recalls of Kenworth vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.