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NHTSA recall 83V023000

Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Kenworth L700 and 1 more

Reported Mar 1, 1983100 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1982 – Feb 1, 1983

The defect

The u shaped bolts that connect the springs and spring spacers to the front axle may not have been installed properly. This condition could allow the axle to shift and could degrade the steering characteristics of the vehicle.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and replace damaged nuts or u bolts, or tighten the bolts and nuts to specifications. It may be necessary to insert additional spacers in the springs.

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Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth L700
19821983
Peterbilt 310
19821983

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: power train; front axle u-bolts.consequences of defect: shifting of the front axle relative to the frontsprings could result in loss of vehicle control and could cause a vehicle crashwithout warning.