Kenworth Kenworth 1995
Model Kenworth made in 1995 by Kenworth got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, structure and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1995
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 - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E003001 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1993 to 02/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 20740 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/13/1995 | 09/26/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become over pressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver 1000 or system saver twin air dryers.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge with in a reasonable time, contact peterbilt at 1-510-790-4013 or kenworth at 1-206-828-5418.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E009003 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1995 to 03/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 183 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/02/1995 | 10/10/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | During assembly, the tie rod end nuts were not properly torqued. extremely low torque can allow movement between the ball stud and the tie rod arm causing damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can affect the driver's ability tosteer the vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will retorque these axles to rockwell's specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; linkages; tie rod; end.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell non-driving front axles, models ff-941, ff-943, ff-961, fg-941 or fl-941.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact peterbilt at 1-510-790-4013 or kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| TIB-44-17 | 10/23/2008 | 10027646 | Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08, *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving the left rear tire and axle caught on fire on the trailer unit, possible axle failure was the cause. (ohio traffic crash report) (trailer make/model not provided). *mjs | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/28/2009 | 555675 | 1 | |
| '95 kenworth -right frame broke just in front of the spring hanger on passenger side - the driver discovered it on a pretrip inspection, he was on the way to california from minnesota this could have broken all the way through and caused catastrophic accident. we had it repaired @color country diesel,cedar city utah. - the mechanic was afraid to drive it across the parking lot , as there would be no controlling the truck and the engine would have dropped out- only the topmost 2 ' were holding the frame together. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/12/2010 | 1 | ||
| 1995 kenworth semi, right front driver tire blew. *bf the consumer drove off the right side of the road, struck a concrete culvert and ditch. ohio traffic crash report # 10-0124-89. *jb | |||