PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 27, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS", IN THAT DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE LOWER THROTTLE RETURN SPRING AND THE TENSION IN BOTH THROTTLE SPRINGS, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE RETURN TIME SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD.

NHTSA ID: 79V029000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 30,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, EITHER RELOCATE OR REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 24, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS". THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN WINDOW GLASS WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE DROP TEST REQUIREMENTS SET OUT IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.

NHTSA ID: 78V091000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 480

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING WINDOW GLASS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 11, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AXLE CONTROLLERS

THE WRONG OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER WAS INSTALLED IN THE CONTROLLER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. IF A CERTAIN CAPACITOR IN THE CONTROLLER SHOULD FAIL, THE BRAKES ON THE AXLE ON WHICH THE CONTROLLER IS LOCATED WOULD FAIL. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WHICH WOULD NORMALLY INDICATE A MALFUNCTION, WOULD ALSO BE INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA ID: 78V076000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 4,969

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE INCORRECT CONTROLLER AND INSTALL A NEW CONTROLLER AND WIRING HARNESS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 4, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:PEDAL

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE BRAKE PEDALS WHOSE BENDING STRENGTH MAY NOT WITHSTAND A PANIC OR SEVERE BRAKING APPLICATION.

NHTSA ID: 78V067000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 800

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 9, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:OTHER

THE POWER STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS MAY FAIL UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS OR STEERING MISADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ID: 78V051000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 690

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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