PIERCE UNSPECIFIED 1993: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : PIERCE | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1992-12-01 - 1993-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V042000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1993-03-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-03-23 | Date Added to Database: 1993-03-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 307 | ||
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Summary:
AN INCORRECT TOOL WAS USED TO INSTALL PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS. |
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Consequence:
INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS ALLOWS THE PITMAN ARMTO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL. |
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Remedy:
APPLY CORRECT TORQUE TO INADEQUATELY TORQUED PINCH BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED AT THE STE. THERESE, CANADAFACILITY BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 1992 AND MARCH 8, 1993. |
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