Steering: linkagesRecall 91V-021 · Kenworth vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 91V-021 covers 412 Kenworth vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 6, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4124 models
ReportedJan 6, 1991Owners notified Mar 29, 1991
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TORQUED.

The risk

THIS COULD ALLOW PITMAN ARM TO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAROUTPUT SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

RETORQUE PINCH BOLTS AND RESET AS NECESSARY.

SYSTEM: PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT.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.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from December 1, 1990 to January 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.