There have been 8 safety recalls for the Kenworth L700. 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 L700.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth L700, 1984 Kenworth L700, 1985 Kenworth L700, 1986 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth W900b, 1984 Kenworth W900b, 1985 Kenworth W900b, 1986 Kenworth W900b, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310, 1984 Peterbilt 310, 1985 Peterbilt 310, 1986 Peterbilt 310 |
| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: Line pressure surges occur when the transmission is in high gear lockup due to a plumbing error. Consequence of defect: line pressure surges could cause bodily harm through erratic fire hose delivery action. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth L700, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Front axle air brake chamber is attached with a clamp and bolt assembly that may not have been positioned correctly, and may chafe against the front brake hose. Chafing could result in an air leak and loss of air to the front brakes. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth L700, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Recall Summary: The u shaped bolts that connect the springs and spring spacers to the front axle may not have been installed properly. This condition could allow the axle to shift and could degrade the steering characteristics of the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth L700, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310 |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION |
| Recall Summary: Steering components may interfere with each other and could lead to separation of steering linkage. The draglink, a component in the steering linkage that transmits turning movements to the wheels, may have a clamp on the axle end which has been incorrectly positioned on the inboard side of the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth L700, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The rear brakes may not release as quickly as specifications require. Certain trucks were equipped with an incorrect size air brake line installed between the rear brake relay valve and the axle tee fitting.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 7, 1986 | Unknown Or Other | 90 |
| Mar. 1, 1983 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 100 |
| Mar. 1, 1983 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 100 |
| Mar. 1, 1983 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 100 |
| Mar. 1, 1983 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 100 |
| Sep. 21, 1982 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 25 |
| Sep. 13, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 300 |
| Nov. 27, 1978 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 30,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1986 Kenworth L700 | 1 |
| 1985 Kenworth L700 | 1 |
| 1984 Kenworth L700 | 1 |
| 1983 Kenworth L700 | 5 |
| 1982 Kenworth L700 | 6 |
| 1979 Kenworth L700 | 1 |
| 1978 Kenworth L700 | 1 |
| 1977 Kenworth L700 | 1 |
| 1976 Kenworth L700 | 1 |
| 1975 Kenworth L700 | 1 |
| 1974 Kenworth L700 | 1 |
| 1973 Kenworth L700 | 1 |