Make : KENWORTH | Model : COE SERIES | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19780401 - 19790501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V075000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800409 | Date Received by ODI: 19800619 | Date Added to Database: 19800729 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3050 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING ARMS IDENTIFIED BY THE "E14" HEAT CODE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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