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2000 KENWORTH C500 Recall - Campaign #01V140006

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 KENWORTH C500 RECALL - #01V140006

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.

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Vehicle 2000 KENWORTH C500
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 5/24/2000 - 7/26/2000
Recalled on 10/17/2001
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 10/24/2001
# Affected 2,294
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Consequences THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5000.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 KENWORTH C500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2000 KENWORTH C500 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM

2000 KENWORTH C500 Recall for SUSPENSION

2000 KENWORTH C500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2000 KENWORTH C500 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2000 KENWORTH C500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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