PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 19, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN

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.

NHTSA ID: 80V075000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 3,050

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL STEERING ARMS IDENTIFIED BY THE "E14" HEAT CODE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 25, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:LIGHT AND COMMUNICATIONS:REFLECTIVE DEVIC

SOME VEHICLES CONTAIN LENSES THAT FADE FROM AMBER TO CLEAR AFTER EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME. THIS FADING DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".

NHTSA ID: 80V034000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 9,500

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LENSES OR OWNER MAY PICK UP REPLACEMENT LENSES FROM THE DEALER FOR SELF-INSTALLATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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