Kenworth Vit 1981
Model Vit made in 1981 by Kenworth got 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1981
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 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V112000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1980 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 800 | 04/01/1983 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/17/1982 | 12/06/1982 | 571 | 302 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The mattresses included with certain vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302, flammability of interior materials. the mattress covers burn at a faster rate than is considered safe. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The manufacturer will provide, through the mail, a new zippered mattress bag cover that complies with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: equipment; sleeper cab, mattress.consequences of defect: in the event of a fire in the vehicle, the mattresscover would burn too quickly, helping to spread the fire and increasing thechances of personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 | |