Steering: linkagesRecall 79V-140 · 1978 Kenworth COE
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 79V-140 covers 150 1978 Kenworth COE for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V140000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A GRADE 5 BOLT INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED GRADE 8 BOLT.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1978 to July 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- PWR STEER PUMP HYDRA LINESNHTSA