NHTSA Recall 81V098000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V098000; Date: Aug. 14, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Kenworth K100; 1976 Kenworth K100; 1977 Kenworth K100; 1978 Kenworth K100; 1979 Kenworth K100; 1980 Kenworth K100; 1981 Kenworth K100
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 9,000
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the steering arm and adjust the pressure settings properly at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: cabover trucks equipped with rockwell steering arm p/n3133l4978 and ross hfb70 power steering gear. System: steering; steering arm. Consequences of defect: due to possible incorrect setting of the steering gearrelief valve and power steering pump pressures, forces could be produced whichcould fatigue or crack the steering arm. Also, some of the steering arms mayhave received improper heat treatment which could contribute to the steeringarm cracking. Consequences of defect: the defect could result in a broken steering arm, whichwould cause loss of steering control without prior warning and, possibly, anaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 1981
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