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1979 KENWORTH COE SERIES

2 recalls, 0 complaints

86V119000 Aug 26, 1986
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect 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 ... Read more
Remedy
ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
4,300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
80V075000 Jun 19, 1980
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING ARMS IDENTIFIED BY THE "E14" HEAT CODE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
3,050 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR, INCORPORATED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, KENWORTH COE SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE86068 Opened: Jul 29, 1986 , Closed: Sep 4, 1986
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1979
STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:IN THEIR OCTOBER, 1982, RESPONSETO THIS OFFICE, PACCAR STATED, ... TESTING AND ANALYSIS INDICATED APROJECTED LIFE OF OVER ONE MILLION MILES (1,000,000) WHEN OPERATED ATRATED LOAD UNDER USUAL AND CUSTOMARY CONDITIONS.ANALYSIS:THE HUB APPEARS TO BE SUSCEPTIBLE ... Read more

KENWORTH COE SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KENWORTH COE SERIES across all model years (1975, 1980).

10 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KENWORTH COE SERIES - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1980 1 0 View
1979 (current) 2 0
1978 3 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View

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