Kenworth Kenworth 1998
Model Kenworth made in 1998 by Kenworth got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (suspension).
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 4231 | 04/15/1998 | 601439 | Condition with incorrect high water temperature warning switch installed on '98 cat 3406e engines. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 980415981314 | 08/04/1998 | 601438 | Condition with purge valves that intermittently stick open. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| 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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 98KWI | 06/20/1998 | 609570 | The 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-44-17 | 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||
| PE02091 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/03/2002 | 05/23/2003 | FRONT AXLE BEARING FAILURE | 03V125000 | |
| The companies involved in this matter are:skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and paccar, the corporate headquarters for kenworth and peterbilt, ( manufacturers of class viii tractor-trailers).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvin meritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified paccar who in turn notified their truck divisions of the defective units.as a result, 220 trucks are being recalled by paccar for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report and defect reports for additional details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| Consumer states that front left tire side wall blew out causing slight lost of control. please any additional information. ts | |||