Kenworth T400 1996
Model T400 made in 1996 by Kenworth got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and suspension.
Model 1996
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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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V056000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/12/1996 to 03/09/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 617 | 05/13/1996 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/03/1996 | 04/18/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition will cause the rear turn signals to flash opposite from the direction intended by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the turn signal switch and, if necessary, replace the turn signal switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lighting; switch; turn signal lights. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V139000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/14/1995 to 08/11/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 13200 | 09/08/1997 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/20/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. new studs will be installed with different threads and different finish. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin september 8, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact 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 | |