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Kenworth Conventional Recall 93V003: Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

NHTSA campaign 93V003, reported January 8, 1993, 330 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V003PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth Conventional1993