FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1993: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1992-12-01 - 1992-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V003000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1993-01-06 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-01-08 | Date Added to Database: 1993-01-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 330 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. |
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