Vehicle recall 81V098000 · August 14, 1981
1975-1981 Kenworth K100
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the steering arm and adjust the pressure settings properly at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: cabover trucks equipped with rockwell steering arm p/N3133L4978 and ross HFB70 power steering gear.system: steering; steering arm.consequences of defect: due to possible incorrect setting of the steering gearrelief valve and power steering pump pressures, forces could be produced whichcould fatigue or crack the steering arm. Also, some of the steering arms mayhave received improper heat treatment which could contribute to the steeringarm cracking.consequences of defect: the defect could result in a broken steering arm, whichwould cause loss of steering control without prior warning and, possibly, anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V098000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 14, 1981
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- November 1, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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