1981 Kenworth Vit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1981 Kenworth Vit. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1981 Kenworth Vit. Newest first.
The mattresses included with certain vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302, "flammability of interior materials". The mattress covers burn at a faster rate than IS considered safe.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The manufacturer will provide, through the mail, a new zippered mattress bag cover that complies with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302.
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.
Every Kenworth Vit model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.