KENWORTH COE SERIES 1978: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V119000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH COE SERIES 1978
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1987-01-19 1986-08-26 1986-08-27

Production Dates: 1975-09-01 - 1980-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4300

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

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

Notes

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