NHTSA recall 93V042000
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Kenworth Kenworth
Reported Mar 23, 1993307 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Dec 1, 1992 – Mar 1, 1993
The defect
An incorrect tool was used to install pitman arm pinch bolts, resulting in inadequate torque on the pitman arm pinch bolts.
The risk
Inadequate torque on the bolts allows the pitman armto slip on the steering gear output shaft which results in loss of vehiclecontrol.
The remedy
Apply correct torque to inadequately torqued pinch bolts.