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  NHTSA Recall 93V172000

NHTSA Campaign Id 93V172000; Date: Oct. 25, 1993

Steering driveline interference would prevent propersteering control. The condition can result in loss of steering capability.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1991 Kenworth W900b 1992 Kenworth W900b 1993 Kenworth W900b 1991 Kenworth W900l 1992 Kenworth W900l 1993 Kenworth W900l

Component: Steering:linkages

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 500

icon3 Recall Summary:

These trucks do not have the proper cutout in the front drop rail section of the frame rail. Without the proper cutout, the steering driveline grease fitting will interfere with the flange of the chassis rail.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect for proper cutout and adequate clearance with the grease fitting. If adequate clearance does not exist, a cutout will be added to the drop rail.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: steering; linkages. Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with a forward mounted sheppardm100 steering gear.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 20, 1993

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