# Recalls that may apply to the 1996 Kenworth K100

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [01V051000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V051000.md), 2001-02-20: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:   VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER.   THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT. Built 1996\-02\-19 to 2001\-02\-09.
- [98V129000](/recalls/nhtsa/98V129000.md), 1998-06-11: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES.  THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE. Built 1996\-06\-01 to 1998\-05\-31.
- [96V056000](/recalls/nhtsa/96V056000.md), 1996-04-03: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH. THE WIRES THAT CORRESPOND TO THE VEHICLE'S REAR TURN SIGNALS WERE REVERSED WHEN INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. Built 1996\-02\-12 to 1996\-03\-09.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2001104](/recalls/tc/2001104.md), 2001-05-16: Suspension. On certain vehicles, the rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint. Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result with possible loss of vehicle control.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets.
- [1996056](/recalls/tc/1996056.md), 1996-04-10: Lights And Instruments. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL MOGUL SIGNAL\-STAT TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES. THE WIRES THAT CORRESPOND TO THE VEHICLE'S REAR TURN SIGNALS MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED WHEN INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.  A SWITCH MANUFACTURED WITH THIS DEFECT WILL CAUSE THE REAR TURN SIGNALS TO FLASH OPPOSITE FROM THE DIRECTION INTENDED BY THE DRIVER. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, SIGNAL SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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