Leaf spring assembly: leafRecall 86V-051 · 1986 Kenworth T600a

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 86V-051 covers 73 1986 Kenworth T600a for a leaf spring assembly: leaf problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1986.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected731 model
ReportedApr 2, 1986Owners notified Mar 30, 1986
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FRONT AXLE SPRINGS MAY CRACK IN THE SPRING EYE AREA. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SPRING COULD BECOME DETACHED SEVERELY LIMITING VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE TOP SPRING LEAF.

SYSTEM: FRONT AXLE SPRINGS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 1, 1986 to March 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.