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 1989 Kenworth Truck in Canada.
VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL FRONT DRIVE STEER AXLE ASSEMBLIES WITH TRW "TURNBUCKLE STYLE" CROSS-TUBES WHICH MAY FRACTURE WHEN SUBJECTED TO IMPACT LOADING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: "TURNBUCKLE STYLE" CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A failure of this component (steering) 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).
ON VEHICLES USED AS CONCRETE MIXERS OR REFUSE COLLECTORS WITH FRONT END LOADERS, THE ROCKWELL STEERING ARM COULD CRACK. IF THE STEERING ARM CRACKS AND THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO OPERATE, THE ARM COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: STEERING ARM WILL BE REPLACED WITH A LARGER ARM.
A failure of this component (steering) 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).
ON VEHICLES USED IN LOGGING OPERATIONS, THE HENDRICKSON HA-400 AND HA-460 SERIES #1 SUSPENSION SPRING HANGER BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. THIS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS AND RESULT IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH. CORRECTION: SPRING HANGER BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
A failure of this component (suspension) 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 EQUIPPED WITH THE AIRGLIDE 100 REAR AXLE SUSPENSION MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR. FAILURE OF THE STABILIZER BAR CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: STABILIZER BAR WILL BE INSPECTED FOR HARDNESS AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
A failure of this component (suspension) 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).
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC FOOT PEDAL ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INC. ONE OR BOTH OF THE ELECTRONIC FOOT PEDAL ASSEMBLY RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL. IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, TAHE PEDAL MAY UNEXPECTEDLY GO TO THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: ELECTRONIC FOOT PEDAL ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
A failure of this component (engine) 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).
AN INCORRECT PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT DOES NOT ALLOW THE PROPER CLAMPING FORCE TO BE DEVELOPED ON THE PITMAN SPLINES WHICH MAY THEN WEAR AND IMPACT STEERING. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
A failure of this component (steering) 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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