Vehicle recall 89V036000 · March 10, 1989

1988-1989 Kenworth T400

Trailer wiring harness connector could cause intermittent or total failure of trailer brake lights or all of the trailer lights.

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

Summary: Trailer wiring harness connector could cause intermittent or total failure of trailer brake lights or all of the trailer lights.
Consequence: This would affect other drivers ability to see thetrailer and could result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace trailer wiring harness connector.
Notes: System: trailer wiring harness connector.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V036000
Reported to NHTSA: March 10, 1989
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: June 20, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 650
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 89V036000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Kenworth T400 (1988-1989): 1989, 1988

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