A normal day at the farm I start my truck to let it warm up. I leave the truck and come back several minutes later releasing my parking brakes and thing seems normal. I pull forward toward a coral and hit my brakes and there was none. As was about to hit coral I finally got parking brakes on. Come to find out my brake pedal was stuck. And my neighbors kenworh truck brake pedal also had stuck we had to clean the button in the floorboards that the pedal pushes the air valves a very dangerous problem lucky no crashes.
The worst 1994 Kenworth T800 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls 3
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
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. With the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles." vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.
- Risk
- These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.
- Remedy
- Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. 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 1‑425‑828‑5000.
Recall number 01V142000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- An interference condition between the back cushion and the recliner handle can cause an incomplete latching of the recliner mechanism.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the seat back to "ratchet" rearward. Rearward movement of the seat back increases to where the seatback has moved to a fully reclined horizontal position. Complete loss of back support could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the seat and, if necessary, install a new recliner latch spring and handle.
Recall number 95V098000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Kenworth T800 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Kenworth: some trucks failed to meet company standards for air volume lift axle and the company will...
- Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures
- Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts
- Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on
- Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation
What 1994 Kenworth T800 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This was a steer tire on a big rig the potential for loss of life and property could have been catstrophic.*ak (dot number: mj4k39aw16 tiresize: gy285-75-2)
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Questions about the 1994 Kenworth T800
Is the 1994 Kenworth T800 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1994 Kenworth T800, 2.0 times a typical T800 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Kenworth T800?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1994 Kenworth T800 have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, air, equipment and seats.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Kenworth T800 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V126000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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