NHTSA Recall 86V119000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Suspension. Reported 1986-08-26. An estimated 4,300 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.