NHTSA recall 01V051000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Kenworth C500 and 5 more
Reported Feb 20, 2001209 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 01KW02Built Feb 19, 1996 – Feb 9, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. the rear suspension IS regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
The risk
Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. owner notification began march 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.