PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 24, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PACCAR/FRONT AXLE HUBS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

NHTSA ID: 97V196003

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 470

Consequence Summary:

CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 20, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PACCAR/REAR SUSPENSION

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.

NHTSA ID: 97V139000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 13,200

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ARM ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED FROM A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. NEW STUDS WILL BE INSTALLED WITH DIFFERENT THREADS AND DIFFERENT FINISH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 22, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PACCAR/DOOR LATCHES

A SECONDARY BEND OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM WHEN LOCKED.

NHTSA ID: 97V085000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 1,352

Consequence Summary:

THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASE FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR LATCHES FOR CERTAIN DATE CODES AND REPLACE SUSPECT LATCHES WITH NEW LATCHES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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