1978 KENWORTH COE SERIES Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 79V207000 on 12/11/1979
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1976 - 04/30/1978
- Affected:
- 5,300
- Defect:
- The windshield on the involved vehicles could unseat and blow into the cab of the truck.
- Correction:
- The dealer will build up the fiberglass opening to properly secure the windshield or install a larger windshield free of charge.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 80V075000 on 07/28/1980
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1978 - 04/30/1979
- Affected:
- 3,050
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace all steering arms identified by the "e14" heat code without charge to owner.
- 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- **this campaign is superceded by nhtsa campaign number 81v098000.**vehicle description: trucks equipped with rockwell steering arms.system: steering; steering arms.consequences of defect: a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.
- Campaign:
- 86V119000 on 08/26/1986
- Component:
- Suspension:front:hub
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1975 - 06/30/1980
- Affected:
- 4,300
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- All recalled hubs will be inspected and tested for hardness specifications. if they fail to meet the requirements, they will be replaced.
- Notes:
- System: steering/front axle hub.vehicle description: truck/ tractor.
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