Kenworth Kenworth 1978

Model Kenworth made in 1978 by Kenworth got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningseat belts and suspension.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
79V265000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1978 to 06/01/1979V (Vehicle)2000011/14/1979MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED11/20/197901/14/1980571209
Defect SummarySeat belts installed on the involved vehicles may have a false latching condition which would constitute a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the seat belt assemblies without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: interior; seat belts.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, passengers could beseriously injured due to inadequate retention by seat belts.
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
79V030000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/01/1976 to 11/01/1978V (Vehicle)230001/09/1979MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED01/18/197910/12/1979
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles may have an insufficient weld fillet size on the rear axle suspension perches which may create a condition whereby the perches could break off.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and reweld those axle perches with insufficient welds, so that weld material extends completely to the edge of the perch. this will be done at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: tractor/truck.system: suspension; tandem axle, rear.consequences of defect: a broken perch could cause loss of the axle, loss ofvehicle control, and an accident.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
82V034000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1977 to 03/01/1982V (Vehicle)4006/25/1982MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/14/198204/23/1982
Defect SummaryIt may be possible for the lcf throttle rod bell crank to make contact with the radiator seal. this can result in reduced engine performance and/or throttle return.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with manual transmission.system: throttle linkages and control; throttle rod bell crank/radiator.consequences of defect: an improper throttle return could result in loss ofvehicle speed control and an accident.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE86068PACCAR INCORPORATED07/29/198609/04/1986STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE86V119000
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