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Kenworth 136C Recall 84V074: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

NHTSA campaign 84V074, reported June 19, 1984, 300 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V074PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Problem
DURING A FULL TURN OF THE STEERING WHEEL, THE FRONT LEFT SPRINGS MAY DAMAGE THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Risk
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NEEDED, THE AIRLINE AND ELECTRICAL WIRING BUNDLE WILL BE REROUTED.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth 136C19831984