Kenworth Kenworth 1976

Model Kenworth made in 1976 by Kenworth got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and service brakes, air.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
76V166000PACCAR, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)20010/16/1976MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED10/19/197610/12/1979571108
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesPaccar campaign no n/a.possibility that the tail lights and back-up lights oncertain trucks are to far forward, and thus in noncompliance with fmvss no.108.(correct by inspecting and changing tail lights and back-up lights tocomply with fmvss no.108.) heavy trucks.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
78V076000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1975 to 06/01/1976V (Vehicle)496905/18/1978ODIPACCAR INCORPORATED04/11/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove incorrect controller and install a new controller and wiring harness.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with eaton anti-lock systems.system: service brakes; anti-lock system.consequences of dwefect: loss of braking capability and a vehicle accidentcould result.
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
79V030000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/01/1976 to 11/01/1978V (Vehicle)230001/09/1979MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED01/18/197910/12/1979
Defect SummarySome 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe 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.
NotesVehicle description: tractor/truck.system: suspension; tandem axle, rear.consequences of defect: a broken perch could cause loss of the axle, loss ofvehicle control, and an accident.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE86068PACCAR INCORPORATED07/29/198609/04/1986STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE86V119000
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