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1993 Kenworth Conventional problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Kenworth Conventional is electrical system. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical Conventional model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 1993 Kenworth Conventional problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 1

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleReported January 8, 1993 · 330 vehicles affected
What is wrong
A defect in the threads of a u-bolt may cause improper loading, longitudinal cracking in the threads of the u-bolt, and premature front steer axle spring failure.
Risk
Failure of the front steer axle spring could result inloss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the u-bolts along with washers and lock nuts.

Recall number 93V003000 · Recall details

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What 1993 Kenworth Conventional owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 5, 1998 · Electrical · CA · fire

Electrical failure caused fire.

Filed Dec 30, 1996 · Wheels · PA · 1 injury

Two wheels of vehicle came off and caused collisions.

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Questions about the 1993 Kenworth Conventional

Is the 1993 Kenworth Conventional reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1993 Kenworth Conventional, 2.0 times a typical Conventional model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Kenworth Conventional?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).

How many recalls does the 1993 Kenworth Conventional have?

1 recall, covering suspension.

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