Does the 1979 Kenworth COE Series have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Kenworth COE Series recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kenworth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Kenworth COE Series?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Kenworth COE Series recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Kenworth COE Series. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Kenworth been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Kenworth COE Series recalls, newest first

August 26, 1986NHTSA 86V1190004,300 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 19, 1980NHTSA 80V0750003,050 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Kenworth COE Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Kenworth COE Series years

Other 1979 Kenworth models

Questions

Does the 1979 Kenworth COE Series have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Kenworth COE Series recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kenworth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Kenworth COE Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.