1993 KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #93V003000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY : U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
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.
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| Vehicle |
1993 KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1992 - 12/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
1/29/1993 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/6/1993 |
| # Affected |
330 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. |
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