Kenworth 1976–1978 Suspension recall
Recalled January 18, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V030000 · Kenworth
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWELD THOSE AXLE PERCHES WITH INSUFFICIENT WELDS, SO THAT WELD MATERIAL EXTENDS COMPLETELY TO THE EDGE OF THE PERCH. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
2,300 units
Description
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD FILLET SIZE ON THE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION PERCHES WHICH MAY CREATE A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PERCHES COULD BREAK OFF.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWELD THOSE AXLE PERCHES WITH INSUFFICIENT WELDS, SO THAT WELD MATERIAL EXTENDS COMPLETELY TO THE EDGE OF THE PERCH. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Kenworth KENWORTH
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →