NHTSA campaign 93V003000
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 93V003000
A DEFECT IN THE THREADS OF A U-BOLT MAY CAUSE IMPROPER LOADING, LONGITUDINAL CRACKING IN THE THREADS OF THE U-BOLT, AND PREMATURE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING FAILURE.
Reported 01/08/1993
What can happen
FAILURE OF THE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING COULD RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Repair
REPLACE THE U-BOLTS ALONG WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS.
Components
- Suspension: Front: Springs: Leaf spring assembly: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.