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Recall campaign93V042000

Recall 93V042000: 1993 Kenworth Kenworth

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Report received
Mar 23, 1993
Manufacturer
Paccar, incorporated
Potentially affected
307vehicles
Model years
1993

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

An incorrect tool was used to install pitman arm pinch bolts, resulting in inadequate torque on the pitman arm pinch bolts.

Possible consequence

Inadequate torque on the bolts allows the pitman armto slip on the steering gear output shaft which results in loss of vehiclecontrol.

Remedy

Apply correct torque to inadequately torqued pinch bolts.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.