Kenworth T400 recalls
There are 7 safety recalls on record for the Kenworth T400, covering 36,432 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Kenworth T400 recalls by model year
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Electrical system
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth T660, T800, W900, T400, and C500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an undersized wire gauge for the trailer stop lamp circuit in the instrument panel harness.
- Risk
- If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective wire with a properly sized wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000 (Kenworth).
Recall number 14V722000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline
- What is wrong
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
- Risk
- Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
- Remedy
- Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 12V407000 · Recall details
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
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
- What is wrong
- The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the turn signal switch and, if necessary, replace the turn signal switch.
Recall number 96V056000 · Recall details
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
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated.
- Remedy
- Replace the stabilizer bar.
Recall number 91V044000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Air brake system was modified by adding a longer air line between the ABS solenoid and the transfer tee to simplify manufacturing. This modification caused the trucks to be in non-compliance with fmvss 121, brake timing test.
- Risk
- The mistimed brake and ABS system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the fmvss, which may lead to anaccident.
- Remedy
- Remove the extra length of air line and install the transfer tee at the ABS solenoid.
Recall number 91V043000 · Recall details
Questions about the Kenworth T400 recalls
How do I check if my Kenworth T400 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T400 have?
7, covering electrical system, power train and suspension.
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