2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1997-08-29
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
Consequence
This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin september 8, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Posted on: 1996-04-18
Description
The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector.
Consequence
This condition will cause the rear turn signals to flash opposite from the direction intended by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the turn signal switch and, if necessary, replace the turn signal switch.
Notes
System: lighting; switch; turn signal lights. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.