Recall
Kenworth Coe Series — 86V119000
NHTSA ID
86V119000
Make
Kenworth
Model
Coe Series
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1986-08-26
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Units Affected
4,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.