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Kenworth COE SERIES recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1975 to 1980 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1975
1
1976
1
1977
2
1978
3
1979
2
1980
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19751
19761
19772
19783
19792
19801

1975: 1; 1976: 1; 1977: 2; 1978: 3; 1979: 2; 1980: 1

Year-by-year records

Kenworth COE SERIES model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197501Not available
1976010
197702+1
197803+1
197902-1
198001-1

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

86V119000 · Suspension:Front:Hub

Reported: 1986-08-26 (August 26, 1986) · Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
79V207000 · Visibility:Windshield

Reported: 1979-09-14 (September 14, 1979) · Model years: 1977, 1978

THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD UNSEAT AND BLOW INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL BUILD UP THE FIBERGLASS OPENING TO PROPERLY SECURE THE WINDSHIELD OR INSTALL A LARGER WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
80V075000 · Steering:Linkages

Reported: 1980-06-19 (June 19, 1980) · Model years: 1978, 1979

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.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING ARMS IDENTIFIED BY THE "E14" HEAT CODE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign record ↗