Kenworth T800 1989

Model T800 made in 1989 by Kenworth got 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and suspension.

Model 1989

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
89V019000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 04/01/1988 to 01/01/1989V (Vehicle)107803/08/1989MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED01/07/198902/13/1989
Defect SummaryRouting of fuel line could allow it to contact the electricial connection on the starter solenoid.
Consequence SummarySuch contact could result in a truck fire.
Corrective SummaryReroute fuel line and secure away from starter solenoid.
NotesSystem: fuel line.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with caterpillar 3406 engines.
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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TIB-E-00912/02/201010040180Ready08/16/2011
TIB-E-00912/02/201010040180Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm08/16/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TIB-E01112/15/201010040181Ready08/16/2011
TIB-E01112/15/201010040181Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm08/16/2011