KENWORTH UNSPECIFIED 1995: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95E009003
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | UNSPECIFIED | 1995 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1995-05-02 | 1995-10-10 |
Production Dates: 1995-03-01 - 1995-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 183
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THESE AXLES TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; TIE ROD; END.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL NON-DRIVING FRONT AXLES, MODELS FF-941, FF-943, FF-961, FG-941 OR FL-941.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-510-790-4013 OR KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
