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.