1978 KENWORTH COE SERIES RECALL - #86V119000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 KENWORTH COE SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1975 - 7/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
8/27/1986 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/19/1987 |
| # Affected |
4,300 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1978 KENWORTH COE SERIES Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1978 KENWORTH COE SERIES Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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