Kenworth · Canada · Crit
Kenworth Conventional, C.O.E.: Engine
Affects Kenworth Conventional, C.O.E. · 1987–1988 — about 96 vehicles.
The hazard
THE CUMMINS MODEL 1988NT ENGINES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE OIL COOLER GASKETS. RUPTURE OF A GASKET COULD RESULT IN OIL BEING SPRAYED ONTO HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. CORRECTION: GASKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED STEEL CORE GASKETS.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational