Make : KENWORTH | Model : KENWORTH | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19880601 - 19890401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V082000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900628 | Date Received by ODI: 19900501 | Date Added to Database: 19900517 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2325 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECT PINCH BOLT WAS USED IN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM THAT DOES NOT ALLOW PROPER CLAMPING FORCE ON THE ARM SPLINE. |
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Consequence:
PITMAN ARM SPLINES COULD WEAR AND AFFECT STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL THE CORRECT PINCH BOLT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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