KENWORTH W900B 1989: SUSPENSION:REAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V044000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
KENWORTH | W900B | 1989 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1991-06-03 | 1991-03-14 | 1991-03-21 |
Production Dates: 1989-05-01 - 1989-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5623
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
REAR AXLE STABILIZER "SWAY" BAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE STABILIZER 'SWAY' BAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS WITH AIRGLIDE 100 REAR AXLE SUSPENSION.CONSEQUNCE OF DEFECT: STABILIZER BARS WITH INSUFFICIENT HARDNESS MAY FAIL,CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.