NHTSA Recall 80V075000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V075000; Date: Jun. 19, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Kenworth Coe Series; 1979 Kenworth Coe Series
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 3,050
Recall Summary:
Steering arms on involved vehicles, identified by the heat code "e14", may have received improper heat treatment. This condition could cause the steering arm to crack or break.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace all steering arms identified by the "e14" heat code without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
**this campaign is superceded by NHTSA campaign number 81v098000. **vehicle description: trucks equipped with rockwell steering arms. System: steering; steering arms. Consequences of defect: a cracked or broken steering arm would cause loss ofsteering control without prior warning and could cause an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 9, 1980
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