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NHTSARecalled Mar 23, 1993 · #93V042000

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

AN INCORRECT TOOL WAS USED TO INSTALL PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS. INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS ALLOWS THE PITMAN ARMTO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.

Product details

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

APPLY CORRECT TORQUE TO INADEQUATELY TORQUED PINCH BOLTS.

View the official CPSC notice