A defect in the threads of a u-bolt may cause improper loading, longitudinal cracking in the threads of the u-bolt, and premature front steer axle spring failure.
1993-2003 · 6 model years
Kenworth Conventional Problems by year
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the Kenworth Conventional across 6 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1993 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 1994, 2003 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the equipment & accessories.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Conventional complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Conventional problems
Kenworth Conventional recalls 1
Latest Conventional complaints
1999 Kenworth conventional, unit 1 engine caught on fire while exiting the ohio turnpike at exit 209. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0155-91)*jb updated 05/11/11* bf.
1995 Kenworth conventional. Consumer was driving 65 mph when the left front tire blew out. *Mc the headlight and front bumper were damaged. (Ohio traffic crash report)*jb
Fifth wheel locking pin failed causing trailer to separate from tractor.*Mr (kenworth conventional 2003)*ts *jb
While in motion the right front tire and the rim came off the vehicle, ohio traffic crash report. *Jg
Vehicle lost the right front dual tire assembly due to the wheel lugs breaking off.(Ohio traffic crash report #564299) *jg
While driving the trailer lost a set of dual tires from it's third right axle, caused damage to the vehicle. (Ohio traffic crash report) nlm
Questions about the Kenworth Conventional
Which Kenworth Conventional years have the most problems?
Which Kenworth Conventional years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Kenworth Conventional problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (5), equipment & accessories (2), electrical system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Kenworth Conventional have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Kenworth Conventional model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data