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 Conventional in Canada.
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.
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 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).
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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