NHTSA Campaign 01V051000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Feb 20, 2001 · 209 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE LOWER SWAY ARM ATTACHING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SWAY ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | C500 | 1996 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | C500 | 1997 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | C500 | 1998 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | C500 | 1999 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | C500 | 2000 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | C500 | 2001 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | K100 | 1996 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | K100 | 1997 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | K100 | 1998 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | K100 | 1999 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | K100 | 2000 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | K100 | 2001 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 1996 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 1997 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 1998 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 1999 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 2000 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 2001 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T600 | 1996 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T600 | 1997 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T600 | 1998 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T600 | 1999 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T600 | 2000 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T600 | 2001 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 1996 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 1997 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 1998 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 1999 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2000 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2001 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 1996 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 1997 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 1998 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 1999 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2000 | 209 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2001 | 209 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V051000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.