| Make : KENWORTH | Model : KENWORTH | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19921201 - 19930301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V042000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930331 | Date Received by ODI: 19930323 | Date Added to Database: 19930329 |
| 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: 307 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECT TOOL WAS USED TO INSTALL PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS. |
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Consequence:
INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS ALLOWS THE PITMAN ARMTO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL. |
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Remedy:
APPLY CORRECT TORQUE TO INADEQUATELY TORQUED PINCH BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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