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Peterbilt, Kenworth 1995 Steering recall
Recalled May 2, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95E009003 · Peterbilt
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THESE AXLES TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Units
183 units
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THESE AXLES TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Product
Peterbilt KENWORTH · Peterbilt PETERBILT
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →