Kenworth Hustler 1976

Model Hustler made in 1976 by Kenworth got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
76V014000PACCAR, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)35502/19/1976MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED01/04/197610/12/1979571121
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesKenworth campaign no n/a.peterbilt campaign no 276a.possibility that checkvalve between the second and third tank of the air system is a single checkvalve instead of a double check valve as should be employed.if this conditionexists and the plumbing to the parking brakes may be so directed as tonotprovide a back-up air system and thus fail to comply with federal motor vehiclesafety standard 121.(correct by inspecting and installing double check valveand redirecting plumbing to meet standard 121).
STEERING - LINKAGES
78V051000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/01/1972 to 12/01/1975V (Vehicle)69004/11/1978MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/09/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe power steering gear ball studs may fail under certain severe operating conditions or steering misadjustment conditions.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace defective steering gear ball studs without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sheppard 592 power steeringgear boxes and rockwell fl901 axles.system: steeering; power steering gear.consequences of defect: this condition would cause a loss of vehicle controland, possibly, a vehicle accident.