NHTSA Recall 78V091000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V091000; Date: Apr. 24, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Kenworth COE
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 480
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials". These vehicles may contain window glass which does not meet the drop test requirements set out in the safety standard.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the non-complying window glass without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: truck tractors. System: visual; window glass. Consequences of defect: these windshields could allow projectiles to penetratethe glass at an impact force below the level required by the standard. Suchpenetrations could cause injuries to vehicle occupants.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 3, 1978
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