1978 Kenworth Coe Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Kenworth Coe Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1978 Kenworth Coe Series. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
All recalled hubs will be inspected and tested for hardness specifications. if they fail to meet the requirements, they will be replaced.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace all steering arms identified by the "E14" heat code without charge to owner.
The windshield on the involved vehicles could unseat and blow into the cab of the truck.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will build up the fiberglass opening to properly secure the windshield or install a larger windshield free of charge.
Every Kenworth Coe Series model year
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