Kenworth T400 1990
Model T400 made in 1990 by Kenworth got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension and visibility.
Model 1990
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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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
91V043000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/01/1989 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 77 | 07/10/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/14/1991 | 03/21/1991 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Air brake system was modified by adding a longer air line between the abs solenoid and the transfer tee to simplify manufacturing. this modification caused the trucks to be in non-compliance with fmvss 121, brake timing test. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The mistimed brake and abs system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the fmvss, which may lead to anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Remove the extra length of air line and install the transfer tee at the abs solenoid. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: air brake system and anti-lock air brakes; fmvss 121.vehicle description: trucks built with airglide 100 suspension and bosch absbrake system. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
91V044000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1989 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 5623 | 06/03/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/14/1991 | 03/21/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace the stabilizer bar. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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 | ||||||||||||||||
91V090000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1988 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 15000 | 09/30/1991 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/10/1991 | 06/20/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This corrosion can cause wiper arm/blade assembly to stopwiping windshield, this could affect driver visibility and result in anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace sprague wiper assembly pivot with an assembly not susceptible to galvanic corrosion. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: wiper assembly pivot.veehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sprague wiper assembly pivot. |