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
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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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
79V265000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1978 to 06/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 20000 | 11/14/1979 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/20/1979 | 01/14/1980 | 571 | 209 | |||||
Defect Summary | Seat 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the seat belt assemblies without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
79V030000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 09/01/1976 to 11/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 2300 | 01/09/1979 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 01/18/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Some 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
82V034000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1977 to 03/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 40 | 06/25/1982 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/14/1982 | 04/23/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | It 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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STEERING | ||||||
PE86068 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/29/1986 | 09/04/1986 | STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE | 86V119000 | |
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