Recall 84V074000
Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood — Kenworth · reported 19 Jun 1984 · 300 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
DURING A FULL TURN OF THE STEERING WHEEL, THE FRONT LEFT SPRINGS MAY DAMAGE THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The fix
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NEEDED, THE AIRLINE AND ELECTRICAL WIRING BUNDLE WILL BE REROUTED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; AIRLINE AND ELECTRICAL BUNDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE AIRLINE COULD CAUSE THE EMERGENCYBRAKE TO APPLY. FURTHERMORE, DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS OF THE VEHICLESCOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN SUDDENLY. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT INLOSS OF CONTROL AND POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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