Vehicle recall 68V065000 · June 24, 1968

1967-1968 Kenworth Kenworth

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

Notes: Possibility fifth wheel on tractor may experience jaw failure as a result of high coupling.if this problem exists it might cause trailer to come loose from coupling.(correct by replacing jaw when necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 68V065000
Reported to NHTSA: June 24, 1968
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles potentially affected: 273
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Recall 68V065000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Kenworth Kenworth (1967-1968): 1968, 1967

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