Kenworth Recall 79V207000: Visibility, Windshield
NHTSA recall 79V207000 · announced September 14, 1979 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 5,300 units affected
The problem
THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD UNSEAT AND BLOW INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL BUILD UP THE FIBERGLASS OPENING TO PROPERLY SECURE THE WINDSHIELD OR INSTALL A LARGER WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
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.