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Safety recall · 77V078000

Visibility: windshield Kenworth recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on May 24, 1977. It covers about 327 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
77V078000
Reported
May 24, 1977
Vehicles
327
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

On the involved vehicles, the windshield opening may be slightly oversized, which could allow the windshield glass to dislodge from its base.

The fix

Dealer will either build up the windshield opening with fiberglass or install a larger windshield, without charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks.System: visual; windshield.Consequences of defect: if the windshield becomes dislodged, it could blow intothe cab and cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V078000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1977 Kenworth Kenworth03D

Questions

Is the 77V078000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 77V078000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 77V078000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on May 24, 1977. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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