KENWORTH UNSPECIFIED 1988: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V082000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | UNSPECIFIED | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-06-28 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-05-17 |
Production Dates: 1988-06-01 - 1989-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2325
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
AN INCORRECT PINCH BOLT WAS USED IN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM THAT DOES NOT ALLOW PROPER CLAMPING FORCE ON THE ARM SPLINE.
Consequence
PITMAN ARM SPLINES COULD WEAR AND AFFECT STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL THE CORRECT PINCH BOLT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING - PINCH BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED AT THE STE. THERESE FACILITY.
