The worst 1990 Kenworth C500 problems
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Recalls 1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings.
- Risk
- This corrosion can cause wiper arm/blade assembly to stopwiping windshield, this could affect driver visibility and result in anaccident.
- Remedy
- Replace sprague wiper assembly pivot with an assembly not susceptible to galvanic corrosion.
Recall number 91V090000 · Recall details
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Is the 1990 Kenworth C500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 Kenworth C500.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Kenworth C500?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1990 Kenworth C500 have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
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