KENWORTH COE 1977: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V091000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | COE | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-08-03 | 1978-04-24 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-03-01 - 1977-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 480
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 205
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS". THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN WINDOW GLASS WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE DROP TEST REQUIREMENTS SET OUT IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING WINDOW GLASS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDOW GLASS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THESE WINDSHIELDS COULD ALLOW PROJECTILES TO PENETRATETHE GLASS AT AN IMPACT FORCE BELOW THE LEVEL REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. SUCHPENETRATIONS COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
