Kenworth Kenworth 1996

Model Kenworth made in 1996 by Kenworth got 3 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling.

Model 1996

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth 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, *pe01/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
98KWI06/20/1998609570The routing of kenworth engine wiring and caterpillar fuel lines near ecu on caterpillar 3406e engines may result in a rubbing condition which can in turn cause a fire without warning.04/04/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
TIB-44-1710/23/200810027646Kenworth 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, *pe01/27/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
08/21/19971
 Improper design and weak materials caused the gas tank to rupture and the wreckage to catch on fire.(attorney for consumer).
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
08/21/19971
 Improper design of the cab caused it to separate from the chassis during the accident resulting in the death of the driver.
STRUCTURE
 Cab separeted from the chassis during the accident, resulting the gas tank reptured and the wreckage caught on fire.