Kenworth 1987 Wheels recall
Recalled June 2, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V080000 · Kenworth
Hazard
AXLE HUBS MAY CRACK STARTING AT POINT WHERE WHEEL STUDSHAVE BEEN PRESSED INTO THE HUB.
Remedy
REPLACE AXLE HUB, AS NECESSARY.
Units
2,200 units
Description
THE MALLEABLE IRON REAR HUBS MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS. ALSO, THE FRONT AXLE HUBS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
What to do
REPLACE AXLE HUB, AS NECESSARY.
Product
Kenworth KENWORTH
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →