NHTSA Recall 77V079000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V079000; Date: May. 24, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Kenworth Kenworth; 1975 Kenworth Kenworth
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 67
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the fifth wheel may have a cracked tube. A cracked cross tube may lead to failure of the fifth wheel.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect the tube for cracks. If necessary, the fifth wheel will be replaced, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: structure; fifth wheel assembly. Consequences of defect: this condition could result in separation of thetrailer during vehicle operation, which could cause an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 12, 1977
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