1977 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recalls (3)

Campaign:

79V030000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Suspension:multiple axle

Manufactured:

08/31/1976 - 10/31/1978

Affected:

2,300

Defect:

Some of the involved vehicles may have an insufficient weld fillet size on the rear axle suspension perches which may create a condition whereby the perches could break off.

Correction:

The dealer will inspect and reweld those axle perches with insufficient welds, so that weld material extends completely to the edge of the perch. this will be done at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: tractor/truck.system: suspension; tandem axle, rear.consequences of defect: a broken perch could cause loss of the axle, loss ofvehicle control, and an accident.

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Campaign:

77V078000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Visibility:windshield

Affected:

327

Defect:

On the involved vehicles, the windshield opening may be slightly oversized, which could allow the windshield glass to dislodge from its base.

Correction:

Dealer will either build up the windshield opening with fiberglass or install a larger windshield, without charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield.consequences of defect: if the windshield becomes dislodged, it could blow intothe cab and cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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Campaign:

82V034000 on 04/22/1982

Component:

Vehicle speed control:linkages

Manufactured:

12/31/1976 - 02/28/1982

Affected:

40

Defect:

It may be possible for the lcf throttle rod bell crank to make contact with the radiator seal. this can result in reduced engine performance and/or throttle return.

Correction:

Dealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual transmission.system: throttle linkages and control; throttle rod bell crank/radiator.consequences of defect: an improper throttle return could result in loss ofvehicle speed control and an accident.

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