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Front: hubRecall 86V-119 · 1975–1980 Kenworth COE Series

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 86V-119 covers 4,300 1975–1980 Kenworth COE Series for a front: hub problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 1986.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4,3001 model
ReportedAug 26, 1986Owners notified Jan 19, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.

SYSTEM: STEERING/FRONT AXLE HUB.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/ TRACTOR.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth COE Series1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Built from September 1, 1975 to July 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. STEER AXLE HUB FAILUREPE86068 · closed Sep 4, 1986
    NHTSA