Vehicle recall 89V112000 · July 30, 1989
1983-1989 Kenworth Kenworth
Fuel line routing could allow the line to contact the electrical connection on the starter solenoid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fuel line routing could allow the line to contact the electrical connection on the starter solenoid.
- Consequence
- Such contact could result in a truck fire.
- Remedy
- Reroute fuel line and replace line, if necessary.
- Notes
- System:fuel line/starter.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks with cummins L10 series engines anddelco starters.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V112000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 30, 1989
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- November 17, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 103
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
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