THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A GRADE 5 BOLT INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED GRADE 8 BOLT
— Recall Campaign #79V140000
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A GRADE 5 BOLT INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED GRADE 8 BOLT.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 150 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V140000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 06, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V140000 |
| Units affected: | 150 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A GRADE 5 BOLT INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED GRADE 8 BOLT.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, CAB-OVER-ENGINE.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATEFROM THE REST OF THE SUSPENSION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.