AN INCORRECT TOOL WAS USED TO INSTALL PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS
— Recall Campaign #93V042000
AN INCORRECT TOOL WAS USED TO INSTALL PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 307 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93V042000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 23, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93V042000 |
| Units affected: | 307 |
- Description:
- AN INCORRECT TOOL WAS USED TO INSTALL PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS.
- Consequeces:
- INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS ALLOWS THE PITMAN ARMTO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.
- Corrective action:
- APPLY CORRECT TORQUE TO INADEQUATELY TORQUED PINCH BOLTS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED AT THE STE. THERESE, CANADAFACILITY BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 1992 AND MARCH 8, 1993.