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1978 KENWORTH COE SERIES Recall - Campaign #86V119000

 
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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.

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Vehicle 1978 KENWORTH COE SERIES
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
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
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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