Kenworth T400 1989

Model T400 made in 1989 by Kenworth got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, suspension and visibility.

Model 1989

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
89V036000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/01/1988 to 01/01/1989V (Vehicle)65006/20/1989MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/10/198903/21/1989
Defect SummaryTrailer wiring harness connector could cause intermittent or total failure of trailer brake lights or all of the trailer lights.
Consequence SummaryThis would affect other drivers ability to see thetrailer and could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace trailer wiring harness connector.
NotesSystem: trailer wiring harness connector.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
SUSPENSION - REAR
91V044000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/01/1989 to 10/01/1989V (Vehicle)562306/03/1991MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/14/199103/21/1991
Defect SummaryRear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace the stabilizer bar.
NotesSystem: rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar.vehicle description: trucks with airglide 100 rear axle suspension.consequnce of defect: stabilizer bars with insufficient hardness may fail,causing loss of vehicle control that could result in an accident.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
91V090000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/01/1988 to 08/01/1990V (Vehicle)1500009/30/1991MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/10/199106/20/1991
Defect SummarySprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings.
Consequence SummaryThis corrosion can cause wiper arm/blade assembly to stopwiping windshield, this could affect driver visibility and result in anaccident.
Corrective SummaryReplace sprague wiper assembly pivot with an assembly not susceptible to galvanic corrosion.
NotesSystem: wiper assembly pivot.veehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sprague wiper assembly pivot.