Kenworth K100e 1990
Model K100e made in 1990 by Kenworth got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and suspension.
Model 1990
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V043000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/01/1989 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 77 | 07/10/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/14/1991 | 03/21/1991 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Air brake system was modified by adding a longer air line between the abs solenoid and the transfer tee to simplify manufacturing. this modification caused the trucks to be in non-compliance with fmvss 121, brake timing test. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The mistimed brake and abs system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the fmvss, which may lead to anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove the extra length of air line and install the transfer tee at the abs solenoid. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air brake system and anti-lock air brakes; fmvss 121.vehicle description: trucks built with airglide 100 suspension and bosch absbrake system. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V044000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1989 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 5623 | 06/03/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/14/1991 | 03/21/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the stabilizer bar. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar.vehicle description: trucks with airglide 100 rear axle suspension.consequnce of defect: stabilizer bars with insufficient hardness may fail,causing loss of vehicle control that could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE90095 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/06/1990 | 12/17/1990 | REAR CAB MOUNT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||