1995-1997 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T400 and others recall: rear

Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on August 20, 1997. It covers about 13,200 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 13,200
reported: Aug 20, 1997
owners notified: Sep 8, 1997
related complaints: 2

Suspension: rear

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
Risk: This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.

Recall number 97V139000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about suspension problems.

1995 Kenworth T2000 1996 Kenworth T2000 1997 Kenworth T2000 1995 Kenworth T400 1996 Kenworth T400 1997 Kenworth T400 1995 Kenworth T600 1996 Kenworth T600 1997 Kenworth T600 1995 Kenworth T800 1996 Kenworth T800 1997 Kenworth T800

Questions about recall 97V139000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T400 and others rear?

Yes. Recall 97V139000, reported on August 20, 1997, covers about 13,200 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V139000?

Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.

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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