There have been 34 safety recalls for the Kenworth Kenworth. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kenworth Kenworth.
This condition could cause decreased braking effort.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Kenworth Kenworth |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 15" (widths: 4" and 5") air-actuated q-plus cam brake equipped with federal mogul friction products 3030-197 brake lining (meritor r201) brake linings and actuated with type 20 air chambers x 5. 5" slack adjusters.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Kenworth Kenworth, 1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Inadequate torque on the bolts allows the pitman armto slip on the steering gear output shaft which results in loss of vehiclecontrol.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Kenworth Kenworth |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: An incorrect tool was used to install pitman arm pinch bolts, resulting in inadequate torque on the pitman arm pinch bolts. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Broken wheel mounting studs can cause the tire and wheelto separate from the axle and could result in a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Kenworth Kenworth, 1992 Peterbilt Peterbilt |
| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Recall Summary: The wheel mounting studs on iron front and rear hubs can fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Loss of air pressure in the housing of the brake chamberand the subsequent application of the spring brakes disables the truck withoutprior warning and could cause a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Kenworth Kenworth |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
| Recall Summary: A crack in the die cast aluminum housing of the brake chamber causes a loss of air pressure in the chamber. Loss of air pressure causes the spring brakes to be applied. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 9, 1999 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 45 |
| Apr. 6, 1999 | Air Brake | 493 |
| Mar. 23, 1993 | Steering:linkages | 307 |
| Jun. 22, 1992 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 850 |
| May. 13, 1992 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 1,500 |
| Dec. 3, 1991 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 950 |
| May. 1, 1990 | Steering:linkages | 2,325 |
| Jul. 30, 1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 103 |
| Jan. 7, 1989 | Seat Belt | 231 |
| Aug. 25, 1988 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 240 |
| Jul. 25, 1988 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 111 |
| Jun. 2, 1987 | Wheels:center Section | 2,200 |
| Dec. 28, 1982 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 557 |
| Apr. 14, 1982 | Vehicle Speed Control:linkages | 40 |
| Mar. 25, 1980 | Exterior Lighting | 9,500 |
| Nov. 20, 1979 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 20,000 |
| Jan. 18, 1979 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 2,300 |
| Apr. 11, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 4,969 |
| May. 24, 1977 | Visibility:windshield | 327 |
| May. 24, 1977 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 67 |
| Oct. 19, 1976 | Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights | 200 |
| Apr. 22, 1975 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 25 |
| Jul. 13, 1973 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 7,000 |
| Aug. 24, 1971 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir | 60 |
| Aug. 16, 1971 | Wheels:center Section | 4 |
| Jun. 18, 1971 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 10 |
| May. 25, 1970 | Service Brakes, Air:disc | 1,437 |
| Nov. 24, 1969 | Suspension:front | 995 |
| Nov. 17, 1969 | Parking Brake:driveline:air | 1,269 |
| Sep. 12, 1969 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 26 |
| Jun. 23, 1969 | Suspension | 193 |
| May. 2, 1969 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 1 |
| Nov. 19, 1968 | Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System | 193 |
| Jun. 24, 1968 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 273 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 9999 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1999 Kenworth Kenworth | 2 |
| 1993 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1992 Kenworth Kenworth | 2 |
| 1991 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1990 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1989 Kenworth Kenworth | 2 |
| 1988 Kenworth Kenworth | 5 |
| 1987 Kenworth Kenworth | 3 |
| 1986 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1985 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1984 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1983 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1982 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1981 Kenworth Kenworth | 2 |
| 1980 Kenworth Kenworth | 2 |
| 1979 Kenworth Kenworth | 3 |
| 1978 Kenworth Kenworth | 3 |
| 1977 Kenworth Kenworth | 3 |
| 1976 Kenworth Kenworth | 3 |
| 1975 Kenworth Kenworth | 3 |
| 1974 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1973 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1972 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1971 Kenworth Kenworth | 3 |
| 1970 Kenworth Kenworth | 1 |
| 1969 Kenworth Kenworth | 4 |
| 1968 Kenworth Kenworth | 5 |
| 1967 Kenworth Kenworth | 2 |