Vehicle recall 71V186000 · October 18, 1971

1971 Kenworth COE

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

Notes: Coe trucks.possibility that lock bolt in upper steering shaf t loweruniversal joint yoke was inadvertently produced with 3 /8"diameter lock boltinstead of 7/16" diameter lock bolt.ifcondition exists over long period oftime wear could occur, a llowing yoke to drop down and possibly causing loss ofsteerin g control.(correct by inspecting and replacing lock bolt whe renecessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V186000
Reported to NHTSA: October 18, 1971
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: October 7, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 19
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 71V186000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Kenworth COE (1971): 1971

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