Kenworth COE Series (1975-1980): Suspension
Recall 86V119000 · Aug 26, 1986 · Paccar, Incorporated
4,300
vehicles affected
4,300
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 86V119000
- Date
- Aug 26, 1986
- Maker
- Paccar, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Hub
- Model years
- 1975-1980
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
FRONT ALUMINUM STEERING AXLE HUBS WERE INCORRECTLY HEATED DURING STUD AND BEARING CUP PRESSING OPERATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DUE TO THE INCORRECT HEAT TREATMENT THE HUBS MAY CRACK AND FAIL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | Coe Series | 1975-1980 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 86V119000?
1 model: Kenworth Coe Series (1975-1980), about 4,300 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 86V119000?
ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.