1988 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recalls (5)

Campaign:
88V122000 on 08/03/1988
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured:
05/31/1988 - 05/31/1988
Affected:
111
Defect:
Steering draglink nuts may not be properly torqued.
Consequence:
Draglink could loosen and cause erratic steering whichcould result in an accident.
Correction:
Retorque draglink.
Notes:
System: steering draglink nuts.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:
89V018000 on 02/09/1989
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
12/31/1987 - 07/31/1988
Affected:
231
Defect:
Bolts may be missing from the upper mounting bracket of the 3 point seat belt.
Consequence:
An occupant would not be properly restrained in anemergency and trucks would not comply with fmvss 210.
Correction:
Install missing bolts.
Notes:
System: seat belt/fmvss 210.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.

Campaign:
90V082000 on 05/16/1990
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
05/31/1988 - 03/31/1989
Affected:
2,325
Defect:
An incorrect pinch bolt was used in the steering gear pitman arm that does not allow proper clamping force on the arm spline.
Consequence:
Pitman arm splines could wear and affect steering which could result in a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Install the correct pinch bolt.
Notes:
System: steering - pinch bolt.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks manufactured at the ste. therese facility.

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