The steering coupling separated due to inadequate tightening of the tetaining nut and bolt, a faulty slip joint and perhaps faulty metal characteristics of the coupling, both male and female parts. Kenworth will not respond to our letters. There is a recall in 1997 for this same year, make and model of truck for a rear suspension because of materials used in the sway bar and arms. The steering rod came loose from the firewall. Dt
The worst 1995 Kenworth T800 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering1
- Transmission1
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- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls 5
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
- Risk
- If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.
Recall number 03V245000 · Recall details
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
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
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 1995 Kenworth T800 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- 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 1995 Kenworth T800 owners say
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Questions about the 1995 Kenworth T800
Is the 1995 Kenworth T800 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1995 Kenworth T800, 2.0 times a typical T800 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Kenworth T800?
Steering, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1995 Kenworth T800 have?
5 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, air and equipment.
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