Recalls for 1989 Kenworth T400

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR

Posted on: 1991-03-21
Description
Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace the stabilizer bar.

Notes
System: rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar.vehicle description: trucks with airglide 100 rear axle suspension.consequnce of defect: stabilizer bars with insufficient hardness may fail,causing loss of vehicle control that could result in an accident.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 1989-03-21
Description
Trailer wiring harness connector could cause intermittent or total failure of trailer brake lights or all of the trailer lights.

Consequence
This would affect other drivers ability to see thetrailer and could result in an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace trailer wiring harness connector.

Notes
System: trailer wiring harness connector.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1991-06-20
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.