Kenworth Recall 87V080000: Wheels, Hubcap/cover
NHTSA recall 87V080000 · announced June 2, 1987 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 2,200 units affected
The problem
THE MALLEABLE IRON REAR HUBS MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS. ALSO, THE FRONT AXLE HUBS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
The risk
AXLE HUBS MAY CRACK STARTING AT POINT WHERE WHEEL STUDSHAVE BEEN PRESSED INTO THE HUB.
What to do
REPLACE AXLE HUB, AS NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT AXLE HUBS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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.