Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V119000

Suspension: front: hub

PACCAR, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-08-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V119000

Suspension: front: hub

Component
Suspension: front: hub
Manufacturer
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
4,300
Reported to NHTSA
1986-08-26
Owners notified
1987-01-19

Defect description

FRONT ALUMINUM STEERING AXLE HUBS WERE INCORRECTLY HEATED DURING STUD AND BEARING CUP PRESSING OPERATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DUE TO THE INCORRECT HEAT TREATMENT THE HUBS MAY CRACK AND FAIL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING/FRONT AXLE HUB.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/ TRACTOR.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH COE Series1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.