1987 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recalls (3)

Campaign:
87V080000 on 06/02/1987
Component:
Wheels:center section
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 04/30/1987
Affected:
2,200
Defect:
The malleable iron rear hubs may exhibit cracks. also, the front axle hubs may have not been properly heat treated.
Consequence:
Axle hubs may crack starting at point where wheel studshave been pressed into the hub.
Correction:
Replace axle hub, as necessary.
Notes:
System: front axle hubs.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Campaign:
88V140000 on 09/07/1988
Component:
Service brakes, air:controls
Manufactured:
10/31/1986 - 03/31/1988
Affected:
240
Defect:
An incorrect front axle brake valve may have been installed.
Consequence:
Braking ability of the vehicle without a trailer couldbe reduced which could result in an accident.
Correction:
Replace the lq4 valve with a qr1 quick release valve.
Notes:
System: front axle brake valve.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Campaign:
89V112000 on 07/23/1989
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
12/31/1982 - 03/31/1989
Affected:
103
Defect:
Fuel line routing could allow the line to contact the electrical connection on the starter solenoid.
Consequence:
Such contact could result in a truck fire.
Correction:
Reroute fuel line and replace line, if necessary.
Notes:
System:fuel line/starter.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks with cummins l10 series engines anddelco starters.

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