Kenworth K100 1979

Model K100 made in 1979 by Kenworth got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
81V098000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1975 to 06/01/1981V (Vehicle)900011/01/1981MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/14/198108/27/1981
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the steering arm and adjust the pressure settings properly at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: cabover trucks equipped with rockwell steering arm p/n3133l4978 and ross hfb70 power steering gear.system: steering; steering arm.consequences of defect: due to possible incorrect setting of the steering gearrelief valve and power steering pump pressures, forces could be produced whichcould fatigue or crack the steering arm. also, some of the steering arms mayhave received improper heat treatment which could contribute to the steeringarm cracking.consequences of defect: the defect could result in a broken steering arm, whichwould cause loss of steering control without prior warning and, possibly, anaccident.