Vehicle recall 90V082000 · May 1, 1990
1988-1989 Kenworth Kenworth
An incorrect pinch bolt was used in the steering gear pitman arm that does not allow proper clamping force on the arm spline.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An incorrect pinch bolt was used in the steering gear pitman arm that does not allow proper clamping force on the arm spline.
- Consequence
- Pitman arm splines could wear and affect steering which could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Install the correct pinch bolt.
- Notes
- System: steering - pinch bolt.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks manufactured at the ste. Therese facility.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V082000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 1990
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- June 28, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,325
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth Kenworth (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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