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 Conventional in Canada.
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 WHEEL FAILURES COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE 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).
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).
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