Kenworth Coe Series 1978
Model Coe Series made in 1978 by Kenworth got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension and visibility.
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V075000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1978 to 05/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 3050 | 04/09/1980 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/19/1980 | 07/29/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering arms on involved vehicles, identified by the heat code e14, may have received improper heat treatment. this condition could cause the steering arm to crack or break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace all steering arms identified by the e14 heat code without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | **this campaign is superceded by nhtsa campaign number 81v098000.**vehicle description: trucks equipped with rockwell steering arms.system: steering; steering arms.consequences of defect: a cracked or broken steering arm would cause loss ofsteering control without prior warning and could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V119000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 09/01/1975 to 07/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 4300 | 01/19/1987 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/26/1986 | 08/27/1986 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V207000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1977 to 05/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 5300 | 11/05/1979 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/14/1979 | 12/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The windshield on the involved vehicles could unseat and blow into the cab of the truck. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will build up the fiberglass opening to properly secure the windshield or install a larger windshield free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: cab over engine trucks.system: visual; windshield.consequences of defect: the windshield, if dislodged, can be pushed into thecab causing the driver to lose control of vehicle resulting in an accident. | |||||||||||||||