Kenworth Recall 79V140000: Steering, Linkages
NHTSA recall 79V140000 · announced June 6, 1979 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 150 units affected
The problem
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A GRADE 5 BOLT INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED GRADE 8 BOLT.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, CAB-OVER-ENGINE.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATEFROM THE REST OF THE SUSPENSION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.