Kenworth Kenworth 1987

Model Kenworth made in 1987 by Kenworth got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air and wheels.

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
89V112000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1983 to 04/01/1989V (Vehicle)10311/17/1989MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED07/30/198907/24/1989
Defect SummaryFuel line routing could allow the line to contact the electrical connection on the starter solenoid.
Consequence SummarySuch contact could result in a truck fire.
Corrective SummaryReroute fuel line and replace line, if necessary.
NotesSystem:fuel line/starter.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks with cummins l10 series engines anddelco starters.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
88V140000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 11/01/1986 to 04/01/1988V (Vehicle)24011/23/1988MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/25/198809/08/1988
Defect SummaryAn incorrect front axle brake valve may have been installed.
Consequence SummaryBraking ability of the vehicle without a trailer couldbe reduced which could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace the lq4 valve with a qr1 quick release valve.
NotesSystem: front axle brake valve.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
87V080000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1987 to 05/01/1987V (Vehicle)220006/11/1987MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/02/198706/03/1987
Defect SummaryThe malleable iron rear hubs may exhibit cracks. also, the front axle hubs may have not been properly heat treated.
Consequence SummaryAxle hubs may crack starting at point where wheel studshave been pressed into the hub.
Corrective SummaryReplace axle hub, as necessary.
NotesSystem: front axle hubs.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87060PACCAR INCORPORATED09/24/198701/04/1988SHUTDOWN W/O WARNING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01/18/19958
 Brakes locked up, causing loss of control/accident. *skd