Suspension: multiple axleRecall 72V-234 · Kenworth vehicles
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 72V-234 covers 13 Kenworth vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V234000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
PACCAR CAMPAIGN NO N/A.COE AND CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THATHENDRICKSON REAR SUSPENSION EQUALIZER BEAMS MAY FAIL DUE TO BEING FORGED FROMMATERIAL WITH ABNORMALLY HIGH RESIDUAL ELEMENTS.BEAMS WITH SUSPECT MATERIALARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO QUENCH CRACKS, WHICH COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF BEAMS AND RESULTIN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SUSPENSIONWHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.