1998 KENWORTH K100 RECALL - #01V051000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 KENWORTH K100 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
2/19/1996 - 2/9/2001 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/2001 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
3/27/2001 |
| # Affected |
209 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SWAY ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 KENWORTH K100 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
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