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Safety recall · 77V079000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly Kenworth recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on May 24, 1977. It covers about 67 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
77V079000
Reported
May 24, 1977
Vehicles
67
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

On the involved vehicles, the fifth wheel may have a cracked tube. A cracked cross tube may lead to failure of the fifth wheel.

The fix

Dealer will inspect the tube for cracks. If necessary, the fifth wheel will be replaced, without charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks.System: structure; fifth wheel assembly.Consequences of defect: this condition could result in separation of thetrailer during vehicle operation, which could cause 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 77V079000.
  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
1974 Kenworth Kenworth01B
1975 Kenworth Kenworth03D

Questions

Is the 77V079000 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 77V079000?

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 77V079000 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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