1978 Kenworth Coe Series Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V119000
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1975
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1980
Date of Owner Notification: January 19th, 1987

Defect Summary:
FRONT ALUMINUM STEERING AXLE HUBS WERE INCORRECTLY HEATED DURING STUD AND BEARING CUP PRESSING OPERATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DUE TO THE INCORRECT HEAT TREATMENT THE HUBS MAY CRACK AND FAIL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING/FRONT AXLE HUB.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/ TRACTOR.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 80V075000
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: April 9th, 1980

Defect Summary:
STEERING ARMS ON INVOLVED VEHICLES, IDENTIFIED BY THE HEAT CODE "E14", MAY HAVE RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE STEERING ARM TO CRACK OR BREAK.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING ARMS IDENTIFIED BY THE "E14" HEAT CODE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
**THIS CAMPAIGN IS SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 81V098000.**VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL STEERING ARMS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING ARMS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A CRACKED OR BROKEN STEERING ARM WOULD CAUSE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V207000
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: November 5th, 1979

Defect Summary:
THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD UNSEAT AND BLOW INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK.

Corrective Summary:
THE DEALER WILL BUILD UP THE FIBERGLASS OPENING TO PROPERLY SECURE THE WINDSHIELD OR INSTALL A LARGER WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WINDSHIELD, IF DISLODGED, CAN BE PUSHED INTO THECAB CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.