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Safety recall · 89V112000

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Kenworth recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on July 30, 1989. It covers about 103 vehicles across 7 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V112000
Reported
Jul 30, 1989
Vehicles
103
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fuel line routing could allow the line to contact the electrical connection on the starter solenoid.

The risk

SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN A TRUCK FIRE.

The fix

REROUTE FUEL LINE AND REPLACE LINE, IF NECESSARY.

Contacts

System: fuel line/starter.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with cummins l10 series engines anddelco starters.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V112000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 Kenworth Kenworth01B
1984 Kenworth Kenworth11C
1985 Kenworth Kenworth21D
1986 Kenworth Kenworth11D
1987 Kenworth Kenworth13D
1988 Kenworth Kenworth15F
1989 Kenworth Kenworth12C

Questions

Is the 89V112000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V112000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V112000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on July 30, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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

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