Kenworth Kenworth 1980

Model Kenworth made in 1980 by Kenworth got 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had some investigations: steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and vehicle speed control.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
82V133000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/1980 to 05/01/1981V (Vehicle)55704/11/1983MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED12/28/198201/17/1983
Defect SummaryOn certain vehicles, the air starter valves may become internally damaged during normal operation. this may result in a malfunction of the valve, causing the air starter to self actuate and start the engine of an unattended vehicle.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the valve with a current production version at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with sealco air starters.system: electrical; starter valve.consequences of defect: this condition could occur without prior warning, whilethe vehicle is parked or being serviced and may result in a vehicle accidentand personal injury.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
82V034000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1977 to 03/01/1982V (Vehicle)4006/25/1982MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/14/198204/23/1982
Defect SummaryIt may be possible for the lcf throttle rod bell crank to make contact with the radiator seal. this can result in reduced engine performance and/or throttle return.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with manual transmission.system: throttle linkages and control; throttle rod bell crank/radiator.consequences of defect: an improper throttle return could result in loss ofvehicle speed control and an accident.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE86068PACCAR INCORPORATED07/29/198609/04/1986STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE86V119000
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87060PACCAR INCORPORATED09/24/198701/04/1988SHUTDOWN W/O WARNING
 There is no summary currently available