DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED
— Recall Campaign #95E009003
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 183 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
95E009003
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 02, 1995 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 95E009003 |
| Units affected: | 183 |
- Description:
- DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THESE AXLES TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; TIE ROD; END.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL NON-DRIVING FRONT AXLES, MODELS FF-941, FF-943, FF-961, FG-941 OR FL-941.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-510-790-4013 OR KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.