Recall
Kenworth Kenworth — 93V042000
NHTSA ID
93V042000
Make
Kenworth
Model
Kenworth
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1993-03-23
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
307
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.