Kenworth T800 1994
Model T800 made in 1994 by Kenworth got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seats and service brakes, air.
Model 1994
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V142000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1994 to 01/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 14 | 06/22/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/24/2001 | 04/26/2001 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. with the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles. vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. owner notification began june 22, 2001. 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 1-425-828-5000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V098000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1994 to 10/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 3649 | 06/10/1995 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/16/1995 | 05/19/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An interference condition between the back cushion and the recliner handle can cause an incomplete latching of the recliner mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause the seat back to ratchet rearward. rearward movement of the seat back increases to where the seatback has moved to a fully reclined horizontal position. complete loss of back support could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the seat and, if necessary, install a new recliner latch spring and handle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seats.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with bostrum air cushion ii reclining seats.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V126000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 01/21/1991 to 02/25/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 45 | 05/05/2003 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/31/2003 | 04/02/2003 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36 | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add an additional tank or change one of the existing air tanks to a larger size. owner notification began on may 5, 2003. 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 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 03kw3. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| 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 - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| TIB-E-055 | 07/09/2012 | 10045240 | Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. models t660, t800, t700, and w900. *pe | 08/22/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | |||
| 11/28/2007 | 756000 | 2 | |
| A normal day at the farm i start my truck to let it warm up. i leave the truck and come back several minutes later releasing my parking brakes and thing seems normal. i pull forward toward a coral and hit my brakes and there was none. as was about to hit coral i finally got parking brakes on. come to find out my brake pedal was stuck. and my neighbors kenworh truck brake pedal also had stuck we had to clean the button in the floorboards that the pedal pushes the air valves a very dangerous problem lucky no crashes. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 01/31/2002 | 4 | 10/01/1999 | |
| This was a steer tire on a big rig the potential for loss of life and property could have been catstrophic.*ak (dot number: mj4k39aw16 tiresize: gy285-75-2) | |||