Recall
Kenworth Conventional — 93V003000
NHTSA ID
93V003000
Make
Kenworth
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1993-01-08
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Units Affected
330
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
A DEFECT IN THE THREADS OF A U-BOLT MAY CAUSE IMPROPER LOADING, LONGITUDINAL CRACKING IN THE THREADS OF THE U-BOLT, AND PREMATURE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING FAILURE.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS.