Kenworth Kenworth 1988
Model Kenworth made in 1988 by Kenworth got 1 consumer complain as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to wheels. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 1988
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 | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V112000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1983 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 103 | 11/17/1989 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/30/1989 | 07/24/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel line routing could allow the line to contact the electrical connection on the starter solenoid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Such contact could result in a truck fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reroute fuel line and replace line, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:fuel line/starter.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks with cummins l10 series engines anddelco starters. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V018000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1988 to 08/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 231 | 02/09/1989 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 01/07/1989 | 02/10/1989 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Bolts may be missing from the upper mounting bracket of the 3 point seat belt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An occupant would not be properly restrained in anemergency and trucks would not comply with fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install missing bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt/fmvss 210.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V140000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 11/01/1986 to 04/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 240 | 11/23/1988 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/25/1988 | 09/08/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrect front axle brake valve may have been installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Braking ability of the vehicle without a trailer couldbe reduced which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the lq4 valve with a qr1 quick release valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front axle brake valve.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V082000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 06/01/1988 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 2325 | 06/28/1990 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/01/1990 | 05/17/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrect pinch bolt was used in the steering gear pitman arm that does not allow proper clamping force on the arm spline. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Pitman arm splines could wear and affect steering which could result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install the correct pinch bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering - pinch bolt.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks manufactured at the ste. therese facility. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V122000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 06/01/1988 to 06/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 111 | 09/02/1988 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/25/1988 | 08/04/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering draglink nuts may not be properly torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Draglink could loosen and cause erratic steering whichcould result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Retorque draglink. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering draglink nuts.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 02/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Right rear wheel and hub fell off, causing accident.(ohio state police report) *sd | |||