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  NHTSA Recall 79V207000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V207000; Date: Sep. 14, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1977 Kenworth Coe Series 1978 Kenworth Coe Series

Component: Visibility:windshield

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 5,300

icon3 Recall Summary:

The windshield on the involved vehicles could unseat and blow into the cab of the truck.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealer will build up the fiberglass opening to properly secure the windshield or install a larger windshield free of charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: cab over engine trucks. System: visual; windshield. Consequences of defect: the windshield, if dislodged, can be pushed into thecab causing the driver to lose control of vehicle resulting in an accident.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 5, 1979

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