The worst 1997 Kenworth T400 problems
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Recalls 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
Recall number 97V139000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Kenworth T400 5
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Questions about the 1997 Kenworth T400
Is the 1997 Kenworth T400 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Kenworth T400.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Kenworth T400?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Kenworth T400 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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