1991 KENWORTH T400 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 91V043000 on 03/20/1991
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1989 - 12/31/1990
- Affected:
- 77
- Defect:
- 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:
- The mistimed brake and abs system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the fmvss, which may lead to anaccident.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 91V090000 on 06/19/1991
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1988 - 07/31/1990
- Affected:
- 15,000
- Defect:
- Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings.
- Consequence:
- This corrosion can cause wiper arm/blade assembly to stopwiping windshield, this could affect driver visibility and result in anaccident.
- Correction:
- 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.
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