NHTSA recall 93V003000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Kenworth Conventional
Reported Jan 8, 1993330 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Dec 1, 1992 – Dec 1, 1992
The defect
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 remedy
Replace the u-bolts along with washers and lock nuts.