Visibility: windshieldRecall 79V-207 · 1977–1978 Kenworth COE Series
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 79V-207 covers 5,300 1977–1978 Kenworth COE Series for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V207000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD UNSEAT AND BLOW INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL BUILD UP THE FIBERGLASS OPENING TO PROPERLY SECURE THE WINDSHIELD OR INSTALL A LARGER WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WINDSHIELD, IF DISLODGED, CAN BE PUSHED INTO THECAB CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
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 January 1, 1977 to May 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.