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 1991 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).
THE TRW STEERING GEARS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE WORM SCREWS. THIS COULD RESULT IN STEERING GEAR FAILURE AND LOSS OF VEHICLE C0NTROL. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND STEERING GEARS WITH DEFECTIVE WORM SCREWS WILL BE REPLACED.
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).
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE TORQUE ON THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT. THIS MAY ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO SLIP ON THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: PINCH BOLT TORQUE WILL BE CHECKED AND RESET IF 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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