KENWORTH K100 1984: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V075000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | K100 | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-03-31 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-07-12 |
Production Dates: 1984-03-01 - 1984-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
IMPROPER REAR CAB LATCH MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY CAUSING INADEQUATE CAB-TO-FRAME ATTACHMENT AT THE REAR CAB.
Remedy
REPLACEMENT OF CAB LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH A DIFFERENT CAB LATCH.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CAB LATCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OR SHIFTING OF THE CAB MAY CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
