NHTSA Campaign 95E009003
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported May 2, 1995 · 183 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THESE AXLES TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | KENWORTH | 1995 | 183 |
| PETERBILT | PETERBILT | 1995 | 183 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95E009003 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.