NHTSA Campaign 86V119000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Aug 26, 1986 · 4,300 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | COE SERIES | 1975 | 4,300 |
| KENWORTH | COE SERIES | 1976 | 4,300 |
| KENWORTH | COE SERIES | 1977 | 4,300 |
| KENWORTH | COE SERIES | 1978 | 4,300 |
| KENWORTH | COE SERIES | 1979 | 4,300 |
| KENWORTH | COE SERIES | 1980 | 4,300 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 86V119000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.