KENWORTH COE SERIES 1980: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V119000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | COE SERIES | 1980 |
| 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
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.
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.
