1975 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.
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| Vehicle |
1975 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. |
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