BMW K100 2001: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| Make : BMW | Model : K100 | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 1996-02-19 - 2001-02-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V051000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-03-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-02-20 | Date Added to Database: 2001-02-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01KW02 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 209 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SWAY ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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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