Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T800
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
97V139000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause A Loss Of Steering Control Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Arm Assembly Manufactured From A Different Material. New Studs Will Be Installed With Different Threads And Different Finish.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19950814
End Of Manufacture
19970811
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13200
Date Owners Notified
19970908
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
19970820