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