KENWORTH C500 1991: STEERING:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V021000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH C500 1991
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1991-03-29 1991-01-06 1991-02-21

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 412

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TORQUED.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW PITMAN ARM TO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAROUTPUT SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

RETORQUE PINCH BOLTS AND RESET AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.