KENWORTH COE 1978: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V140000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | COE | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-05-31 | 1979-06-06 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-05-01 - 1978-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 150
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A GRADE 5 BOLT INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED GRADE 8 BOLT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, CAB-OVER-ENGINE.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATEFROM THE REST OF THE SUSPENSION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
