1991 Kenworth T800 recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1991 Kenworth T800, covering 15,534 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Service brakes, air
- 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: 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
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
Steering: linkages
- 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
Questions about the 1991 Kenworth T800 recalls
How do I check if my 1991 Kenworth T800 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 1991 Kenworth T800 have?
4, covering service brakes, air, visibility and steering.
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