1991 Kenworth T800 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1991 Kenworth T800 problems

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Service brakes, airReported March 31, 2003 · 45 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36" brake chambers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems." these trucks were manufactured with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service brake chambers.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will add an additional tank or change one of the existing air tanks to a larger size. Owner notification began on may 5, 2003. 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 1‑425‑828‑5440.

Recall number 03V126000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkagesReported June 10, 1991 · 15,000 vehicles affected

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

Service brakes, airReported March 14, 1991 · 77 vehicles affected

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

Steering: linkagesReported January 6, 1991 · 412 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Pitman arm pinch bolts may have been inadequately torqued.
Risk: This could allow pitman arm to slip on the steering gearoutput shaft resulting in loss of control and an accident.
Remedy: Retorque pinch bolts and reset as necessary.

Recall number 91V021000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 1991 Kenworth T800 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1991 Kenworth T800.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Kenworth T800?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1991 Kenworth T800 have?

4 recalls, covering service brakes, air, visibility and steering.

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