Kenworth T2000, T400, T600, T800 and 1 more (1995-1997): Suspension
Recall 97V139000 · Aug 20, 1997 · Paccar, Incorporated
13,200
vehicles affected
13,200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V139000
- Date
- Aug 20, 1997
- Maker
- Paccar, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 13,200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 1995-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KENWORTH AIRGLIDE 200 REAR SUSPENSION. DUE TO MATERIALS USED IN THE SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS AS WELL AS THE STUD PLATING MATERIAL, STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AND BENDING FATIGUE CAN OCCUR IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS CAUSING THE STUD TO FAIL PREMATURELY.
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ARM ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED FROM A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. NEW STUDS WILL BE INSTALLED WITH DIFFERENT THREADS AND DIFFERENT FINISH.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 15 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V139000?
5 models: Kenworth T2000 (1995-1997), Kenworth T400 (1995-1997), Kenworth T600 (1995-1997) and 2 more, about 13,200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V139000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ARM ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED FROM A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. NEW STUDS WILL BE INSTALLED WITH DIFFERENT THREADS AND DIFFERENT FINISH.
What can happen?
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.