Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 76V-024 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 76V-024 covers 535 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 1976.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5353 models
ReportedFeb 13, 1976Owners notified Mar 8, 1976
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 76V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

PETERBILT CAMPAIGN NO 376 B.KENWORTH CAMPAIGN NO AAAB.POSSIBILITY FRONTAXLE U-BOLTS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS THE BOLTS MAY BREAK AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OFVEHICLE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING U-BOLTS WITH ONES MANUFACTUREDTO SPECIFICATIONS).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.