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Kenworth Conventional Recalls

18 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Kenworth Conventional, model years 1972–1993. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Kenworth Conventional — Steering High risk

Jan 20, 1993 Model years: 1993

A DEFECT IN THE THREADS OF A U-BOLT MAY CAUSE IMPROPER CLAMP LOADING AND PREMATURE FRONT STEER AXLE SPRING FAILURE. THIS COULD POSSIBLY HAVE AND ADVERSE EFFECT ON STEERING CONTROL.

Kenworth Conventional — Brakes High risk

Jun 2, 1992 Model years: 1992

THE MGM SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSINGS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP A CRACK RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AND APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEH

Kenworth Conventional — Engine High risk

Oct 12, 1988 Model years: 1987, 1988

THE CUMMINS MODEL 1988NT ENGINES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE OIL COOLER GASKETS. RUPTURE OF A GASKET COULD RESULT IN OIL BEING SPRAYED ONTO HOT EXHA

Also affects: Kenworth C.O.E.

Kenworth Conventional — Suspension High risk

Oct 12, 1988 Model years: 1986, 1987

THE REAR SUSPENSION TOP TORQUE RODS ON THE CHALMERS 800 SERIES SUSPENSION WERE MANUFACTURED BY WELDING TWO ANGLED TUBES TOGETHER. THESE WELDS MAY FAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE PENETRATION

Also affects: Kenworth C.O.E.

Kenworth Conventional — Other High risk

Mar 2, 1988 Model years: 1987

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR MAY BE POSITIONED IN SUCH A WAY THAT TENSION ON ONE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS IS INSUFFICIENT. THUS, THE AFFECTED SPRING MAY NOT PROVIDE A SE

Kenworth Conventional — Suspension High risk

Dec 18, 1987 Model years: 1987

INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GUNITE FRONT AND/OR REAR HUBS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY COOLED DURING MANUFACTURE BY GUNITE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE HUB(S) TO EVENTUALLY

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Apr 21, 1981 Model years: 1980

KENWORTH C.O.E. AND CONVENTIONAL MODELS. THE BRAKE TRADLE VALVE MOUNTING PLATE LUGS MAY CRACK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE TREADLE SEPARATION RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE OPERATOR BEING

Also affects: Kenworth C.O.E.

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Apr 29, 1980 Model years: 1979

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY MACHINED FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSINGS. THIS CONDITION AFFECTS OIL EVACUATION IN THE CLUTCH HOUSIN

Also affects: Kenworth C.O.E.

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Mar 31, 1980 Model years: 1977, 1978

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL AND RIM COMPANY DISC WHEELS. SUBJECT DISC WHEELS MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FRACTURES DUE TO THE INCOMPATIBILITY OF THE WHEEL AND THE RADIAL TIRES. DISC WHEE

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Mar 27, 1980 Model years: 1978, 1979

VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY BEAM'S MANUFACTURING WHICH CONTAIN A SEAT BELT BUCKLE DESIGN MISALIGNMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN FALSE LATCHING (PARTI

Also affects: Kenworth C.O.E.

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Mar 27, 1980 Model years: 1979

VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MARKER LIGHTS MADE BY GRAKON ON WHICH THE LENSES MAY FADE FROM AMBER TO WHITE AFTER EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT. THESE LIGHTS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREME

Also affects: Kenworth C.O.E.

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Jan 18, 1980 Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

TRUCKS BUILT AT THE BURNABY PLANT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1976 AND FEBRUARY 1, 1979. VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT AIR BRAKE AIR RESERVOIR CAPACITY AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH CANADA MOTOR

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Jan 10, 1980 Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INSUFFICIENT AIR BRAKE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME AND THUS DO NOT COMPLY WITH CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Sep 20, 1978 Model years: 1972, 1973

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN IN-CAB AIR BRAKE SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR. POSSIBLE OVER-PRESSURIZING OF THE IN-CAB AIR RESERVOIR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES. THIS CO

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Jul 7, 1977 Model years: 1976, 1977

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROSS HFB 70 SERIOES POWER STEERING (SHORT INPUT SHAFT). THE STEERING GEAR MAY BE SUBJECTED TO OVERLOADING OF THE BOTTOM TOOTH ON THE WORM GEAR. OVERLOADING CAN

Also affects: Kenworth C.O.E.

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

May 17, 1977 Model years: 1977

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A "BIG SIX~ SUSPENSION MANUFACTURED BY THE SAKOLOFF CO. THIS SUSPENSION HAS TORQUE ARM BOLTS THAT MAY BE DEFECTIVE SUCH THAT THE REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION MAY S

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Apr 28, 1977 Model years: 1977

THE HENDRICKSON SUSPENSION MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE UPPER CENTER TORQUE ARM LONG BOLT THAT COULD CAUSE REAR AXLE TIPPING, DRIVE LINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Kenworth Conventional — Not Entered High risk

Sep 14, 1976 Model years: 1976

CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAY TRUCKS BUILT FROM JAN 1, 1976 TO JULY 15, 1976. WITHOUT FRONT WHEEL BRAKES. CERTAIN OF THE SUBJECT TRUCKS WERE DELIVERED WITHOUT THE FRONT WHEEL SPACER INSTALL

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