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 1979 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.
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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.
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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY MACHINED FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSINGS. THIS CONDITION AFFECTS OIL EVACUATION IN THE CLUTCH HOUSING AND MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVFR IS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION.
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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.
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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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 REQUIREMENTS OF CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY SATANDARD 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
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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