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Kenworth 1993 Suspension recall

Recalled January 8, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V003000 · Kenworth

Hazard
FAILURE OF THE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS.
Units
330 units

Description

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.

What to do

REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS.

Product
Kenworth CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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