Kenworth Recall 84V074000: Electrical System, Wiring, Front Underhood
NHTSA recall 84V074000 · announced June 19, 1984 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 300 units affected
The problem
DURING A FULL TURN OF THE STEERING WHEEL, THE FRONT LEFT SPRINGS MAY DAMAGE THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
What to do
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NEEDED, THE AIRLINE AND ELECTRICAL WIRING BUNDLE WILL BE REROUTED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; AIRLINE AND ELECTRICAL BUNDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE AIRLINE COULD CAUSE THE EMERGENCYBRAKE TO APPLY. FURTHERMORE, DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS OF THE VEHICLESCOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN SUDDENLY. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT INLOSS OF CONTROL AND POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.