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  NHTSA Recall 79V030000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V030000; Date: Jan. 18, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1976 Kenworth Kenworth 1977 Kenworth Kenworth 1978 Kenworth Kenworth

Component: Suspension:multiple Axle

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 2,300

icon3 Recall 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.

icon2 How to Fix:

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.

icon4 Recall 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 9, 1979

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