1996 KENWORTH W900 RECALL - #97V139000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
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.
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| Vehicle |
1996 KENWORTH W900 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
8/14/1995 - 8/11/1997 |
| Recalled on |
8/29/1997 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
9/8/1997 |
| # Affected |
13,200 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ARM ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED FROM A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. NEW STUDS WILL BE INSTALLED WITH DIFFERENT THREADS AND DIFFERENT FINISH. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1996 KENWORTH W900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
1996 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1996 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1996 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1996 KENWORTH W900 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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