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#BS-1994-KENT80-17491994 Kenworth T800
Based on reports from 2 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 756K miles.
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Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (1 reports).
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1994 Kenworth T800: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1994 Kenworth T800, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 756,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 756K-mile mark.
Service Brakes, Air:controls Issues
Service Brakes, Air:controls complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1994 Kenworth T800, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, air:controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FG941 STEER AXLES. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS DETERMINED INCORRECTLY AND OVER-STATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. WITH THE INCORRECT GAWR LISTED, THESE LABELS DO NOT MEET THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES." VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR P 18X7 BRAKES WITH 36" BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS.
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AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE BACK CUSHION AND THE RECLINER HANDLE CAN CAUSE AN INCOMPLETE LATCHING OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
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NHTSA Complaints
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NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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