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1978 Kenworth Coe Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1978 Kenworth Coe Series. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1978 Kenworth Coe Series

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 86V119000 Reported 4,300 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    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.

  2. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 80V075000 Reported 3,050 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    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.

  3. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 79V207000 Reported 5,300 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    The windshield on the involved vehicles could unseat and blow into the cab of the truck.

    Remedy: The dealer will build up the fiberglass opening to properly secure the windshield or install a larger windshield free of charge.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Kenworth Coe Series. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Kenworth Coe Series model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth Coe Series model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1975 Kenworth Coe Series10
1976 Kenworth Coe Series10
1977 Kenworth Coe Series20
1978 Kenworth Coe Series30
1979 Kenworth Coe Series20
1980 Kenworth Coe Series10

Checking a specific 1978 Kenworth Coe Series

How do I know if my 1978 Kenworth Coe Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1978 Kenworth Coe Series; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kenworth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 79V207000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Kenworth models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.