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 1976 Kenworth Conventional in Canada.
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 VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.
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 WERE BUILT WITH INSUFFICIENT AIR BRAKE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME AND THUS DO NOT COMPLY WITH CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.
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).
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 CAUSE THE WORM GEAR TO FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
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).
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 INSTALLED SUCH THAT THE FRONT WHEEL WILL NOT MOUNT FLAT AGAINST THE HUB SURFACE CAUSING AN OVERSTRESSED CONDITION IN THE HUB AREA.
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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