1988 Kenworth T800
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Kenworth T800. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 Kenworth T800. Newest first.
Routing of fuel line could allow it to contact the electricial connection on the starter solenoid.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Such contact could result in a truck fire.
Remedy
Reroute fuel line and secure away from starter solenoid.
Electronic throttle sensors may fail to return to idle due to throttle pedal stop being incorrectly manufactured of aluminum instead of steel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in loss of truck control and anaccident.
Remedy
Replace aluminum throttle pedal stops with a steel version, also, replace throttle potentiometer if it has been overloaded.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10040181Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts.
- 10040180Paccar: a software update IS causing the check engine light to come on.
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