Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #97V139000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V139000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 13,200 affected units, PACCAR/REAR SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. new studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V139000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1997-08-20T00:00:00

Subject: Paccar/rear suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 13,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.

Consequence Summary: This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. new studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-t2ef_qt48~fgmz

NHTSA ID: 97V139000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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