Kenworth Recall 93V003000: Suspension, Front, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, U-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
NHTSA recall 93V003000 · announced January 8, 1993 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 330 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.