Kenworth Recall 93V042000: Steering, Linkages
NHTSA recall 93V042000 · announced March 23, 1993 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 307 units affected
The problem
AN INCORRECT TOOL WAS USED TO INSTALL PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS.
The risk
INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS ALLOWS THE PITMAN ARMTO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.
What to do
APPLY CORRECT TORQUE TO INADEQUATELY TORQUED PINCH BOLTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED AT THE STE. THERESE, CANADAFACILITY BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 1992 AND MARCH 8, 1993.
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.