1975 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 78V076000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1974 - 05/31/1976
- Affected:
- 4,969
- Defect:
- The wrong operational amplifier was installed in the controller on the involved vehicles. if a certain capacitor in the controller should fail, the brakes on the axle on which the controller is located would fail. the brake warning light which would normally indicate a malfunction, would also be inoperative.
- Correction:
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove incorrect controller and install a new controller and wiring harness.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with eaton anti-lock systems.system: service brakes; anti-lock system.consequences of dwefect: loss of braking capability and a vehicle accidentcould result.
- Campaign:
- 77V079000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
- Affected:
- 67
- Defect:
- On the involved vehicles, the fifth wheel may have a cracked tube. a cracked cross tube may lead to failure of the fifth wheel.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect the tube for cracks. if necessary, the fifth wheel will be replaced, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: structure; fifth wheel assembly.consequences of defect: this condition could result in separation of thetrailer during vehicle operation, which could cause an accident.
- Campaign:
- 75V064000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly
- Affected:
- 25
- Notes:
- Paccar campaign no n/a.possibility that the front axle spring pad may crack.if the spring pad cracks, the front axle "u" bolts could become loose and couldcause axle to shift and result in an erratic steering condition.(correct byinspecting and replacing axle spring pads where necessary).
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