OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

93V042000

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Reported Mar 23, 1993 · PACCAR, INCORPORATED

Summary

AN INCORRECT TOOL WAS USED TO INSTALL PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS.

Consequence

INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS ALLOWS THE PITMAN ARMTO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.

Remedy

APPLY CORRECT TORQUE TO INADEQUATELY TORQUED PINCH BOLTS.

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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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1993 Kenworth Kenworth

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