Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Kenworth C.o.e. in Canada.
THE STEERING GEAR RELIEF VALVE SETTING AND POWER PUMP PRESSURE USED WHEN THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED COULD RESULT IN FORCES WHICH COULD YIELD OR CRACK THE STEERING ARM. IN ADDITION, SOME OF THE STEERING ARMS USED DURING THIS PERIOD MAY NOT HAVE RECEIVED PROPER HEAT TREATMENT. ONE, OR A COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS COULD CAUSE A BROKEN STEERING ARM AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL STEERING ARMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE STEERING ARM TO BREAK CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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 (PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT). THIS CONDITION MAY CUASE PERSONAL INJURY TO THE BELTED OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD FILLET SIZE ON THE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION PERCHES. THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE PERCHES TO BREAK OFF CAUSING THE LOSS OF AN AXLE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS, DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES MAYU NOT RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION WITHIN THE TIME LIMITS APECIFIED BY CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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