1981 KENWORTH KENWORTH
1981 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Title: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1981 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Date: 1982-12-28
1981 KENWORTH KENWORTH NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 82V133000
1981 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Manufacturer: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
1981 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1981 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 557
1981 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Overview: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR STARTER VALVES MAY BECOME INTERNALLY DAMAGED DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS MAY RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OF THE VALVE, CAUSING THE AIR STARTER TO SELF ACTUATE AND START THE ENGINE OF AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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1981 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SEALCO AIR STARTERS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; STARTER VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILETHE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR BEING SERVICED AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENTAND PERSONAL INJURY.