| Make : KENWORTH | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19921201 - 19921201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V003000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930106 | Date Received by ODI: 19930108 | Date Added to Database: 19930129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 330 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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