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Safety recall · 93V003000

Suspension: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle Kenworth recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on January 8, 1993. It covers about 330 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
93V003000
Reported
Jan 8, 1993
Vehicles
330
Area
Suspension

The problem

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.

The risk

Failure of the front steer axle spring could result inloss of vehicle control and an accident.

The fix

Replace the u-bolts along with washers and lock nuts.

Contacts

System: steering.Vehicle description: heavy trucks.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93V003000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1993 Kenworth Conventional21F

Questions

Is the 93V003000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 93V003000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 93V003000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on January 8, 1993. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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