Recalls for your 1988 Kenworth T800

Recalls for 1988 Kenworth T800

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Kenworth T800

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Kenworth T800

Picture taken on Avenida George Washington in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 1989-02-13
Description
Routing of fuel line could allow it to contact the electricial connection on the starter solenoid.

Consequence
Such contact could result in a truck fire.

Corrective Action
Reroute fuel line and secure away from starter solenoid.

Notes
System: fuel line.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with caterpillar 3406 engines.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL


Posted on: 1988-06-30
Description
Electronic throttle sensors may fail to return to idle due to throttle pedal stop being incorrectly manufactured of aluminum instead of steel.

Consequence
This could result in loss of truck control and anaccident.

Corrective Action
Replace aluminum throttle pedal stops with a steel version, also, replace throttle potentiometer if it has been overloaded.

Notes
System: throttle sensors.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with caterpillar peec type engines.