NHTSA

INSUFFICIENT STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE

Hazard

THE INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD MAY ALLOW THE FASTENER(S) TO BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN ROAD DEBRIS. IF MULTIPLE FASTENERS WERE TO BECOME LOOSE, THE VEHICLE STEERING MAY WANDER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What You Should Do

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Products

INSUFFICIENT STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE
Brand
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED

Units Affected

3078