1980 KENWORTH COE SERIES Recalls

Item Affected: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Date Announced: 08/26/1986

Description of Recall: 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.

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING/FRONT AXLE HUB. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/ TRACTOR.