OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
95E009003
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Reported May 2, 1995 · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THESE AXLES TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes
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.
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