Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 KENWORTH W900 Recall - Campaign #97V139000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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
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
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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