Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V139000 Reported August 20, 1997

Paccar/rear suspension

Q: What is recall 97V139000?

NHTSA recall 97V139000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on August 20, 1997. It addresses: Paccar/rear suspension. The recall affects approximately 13,200 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Paccar Incorporated · Suspension · 13,200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97V139000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

13,200

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 20, 1997

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 97V139000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 97V139000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97V139000?

NHTSA recall 97V139000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on August 20, 1997. It addresses: Paccar/rear suspension. The recall affects approximately 13,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V139000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.