NHTSA Recall 97V139000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V139000; Date: Aug. 20, 1997
This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Kenworth T2000; 1996 Kenworth T2000; 1997 Kenworth T2000; 1995 Kenworth T400; 1996 Kenworth T400; 1997 Kenworth T400; 1995 Kenworth T600; 1996 Kenworth T600; 1997 Kenworth T600; 1995 Kenworth T800; 1996 Kenworth T800; 1997 Kenworth T800; 1995 Kenworth W900; 1996 Kenworth W900; 1997 Kenworth W900
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 13,200
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin September 8, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 8, 1997
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