1996-2001 Kenworth C500, Kenworth K100 and others recall: lower arm

Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 20, 2001. It covers about 209 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 209
reported: Feb 20, 2001
owners notified: Mar 27, 2001
related complaints: 10

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

What is wrong: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. The rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
Risk: Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 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 kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000.

Recall number 01V051000

Affected vehicles

Kenworth C500 1996-2001 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Kenworth K100 1996-2001 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Kenworth T2000 1996-2001 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Kenworth T600 1996-2001 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Kenworth T800 1996-2001 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Kenworth W900 1996-2001 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about suspension problems.

Questions about recall 01V051000

Is there a recall on the 1996-2001 Kenworth C500, Kenworth K100 and others lower arm?

Yes. Recall 01V051000, reported on February 20, 2001, covers about 209 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V051000?

Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 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 kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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