Vehicle recall 84V074000 · June 19, 1984

1983-1984 Kenworth 136C

During a full turn of the steering wheel, the front left springs may damage the brake system or the electrical system.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: During a full turn of the steering wheel, the front left springs may damage the brake system or the electrical system.
Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected and if needed, the airline and electrical wiring bundle will be rerouted.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: electrical; airline and electrical bundle.consequences of defect: damage to the brake airline could cause the emergencybrake to apply. Furthermore, damage to the electrical harness of the vehiclescould cause the engine to shut down suddenly. Either circumstance may result inloss of control and potential for an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V074000
Reported to NHTSA: June 19, 1984
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: August 10, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 300
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Recall 84V074000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Kenworth 136C (1983-1984): 1984, 1983

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