Reported Jun 19, 19803,050 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Apr 1, 1978 – May 1, 1979
The defect
Steering arms on involved vehicles, identified by the heat code "E14", may have received improper heat treatment. This condition could cause the steering arm to crack or break.
The remedy
Dealer will replace all steering arms identified by the "E14" heat code without charge to owner.
**This campaign IS superceded by nhtsa campaign number 81v098000.**vehicle description: trucks equipped with rockwell steering arms.system: steering; steering arms.consequences of defect: a cracked or broken steering arm would cause loss ofsteering control without prior warning and could cause an accident.