PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 8 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 20, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES

SEAT BELTS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FALSE LATCHING CONDITION WHICH WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES".

NHTSA ID: 79V265000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 20,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 14, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD

THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD UNSEAT AND BLOW INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK.

NHTSA ID: 79V207000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 5,300

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL BUILD UP THE FIBERGLASS OPENING TO PROPERLY SECURE THE WINDSHIELD OR INSTALL A LARGER WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 13, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:ADJUSTERS:SLACK

DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.

NHTSA ID: 79V216000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 300

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 1, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:AIR SUPPLY:RESERVOIR:WET:DRY

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS BELOW THAT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.

NHTSA ID: 79V179000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 2,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL EITHER REPLACE THE EXISTING TANK WITH A LARGER TANK OR ADD A SECOND TANK, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 14, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

SOME TRUCKS WITH 36" OR 63" SLEEPER BOXES MAY HAVE A PROBLEM IN THAT THE LATCH MECHANISM ON THE SLEEPER DOOR MAY NOT BE ADJUSTED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MISADJUSTMENT COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO VIBRATE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LATCH TO BECOME SO WORN THAT IT MAY COME OPEN, EVEN UNDER MINOR ROAD VIBRATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 79V150000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 500

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL ADJUST SLEEPER DOOR LATCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 6, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN

THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A GRADE 5 BOLT INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED GRADE 8 BOLT.

NHTSA ID: 79V140000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 150

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 23, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:VALVE:CONTROL

THE PARKING BRAKE VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PIPED. IF THE PARKING BRAKE PIPING IS INCORRECTLY ROUTED, THERE IS NO WAY TO SET THE TRACTOR PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY OF THE TRAILER PARKING BRAKES. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO BACK OFF WHILE THE TRAILER AIR SUPPLY IS BEING CHARGED, CAUSING THE TRACTOR TO ROLL.

NHTSA ID: 79V059000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 2,620

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

TRAILER AIR SUPPLY WILL BE MOVED FROM THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE TRACTOR PARKING VALVE TO THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE COMBINATION PARKING VALVE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 18, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD FILLET SIZE ON THE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION PERCHES WHICH MAY CREATE A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PERCHES COULD BREAK OFF.

NHTSA ID: 79V030000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 2,300

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWELD THOSE AXLE PERCHES WITH INSUFFICIENT WELDS, SO THAT WELD MATERIAL EXTENDS COMPLETELY TO THE EDGE OF THE PERCH. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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