# Recalls that may apply to the 1995 Kenworth T800

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

- [03V245000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V245000.md), 2003-07-09: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES,  THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL\-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND.  THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING. Built 1995\-04\-01 to 1997\-12\-31.
- [03V126000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V126000.md), 2003-03-31: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR P 18X7 BRAKES WITH 36" BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD \(FMVSS\) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."  THESE TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS. Built 1991\-01\-21 to 2003\-02\-25.
- [01V142000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V142000.md), 2001-04-24: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FG941 STEER AXLES.  THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING \(GAWR\) WAS DETERMINED INCORRECTLY AND OVER\-STATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL.  WITH THE INCORRECT GAWR LISTED, THESE LABELS DO NOT MEET THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES."   VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING. Built 1994\-10\-01 to 2001\-01\-31.
- [97V139000](/recalls/nhtsa/97V139000.md), 1997-08-20: SUSPENSION:REAR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KENWORTH AIRGLIDE 200 REAR SUSPENSION.   DUE TO MATERIALS USED IN THE SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS AS WELL AS THE STUD PLATING MATERIAL, STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AND BENDING FATIGUE CAN OCCUR IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS CAUSING THE STUD TO FAIL PREMATURELY. Built 1995\-08\-14 to 1997\-08\-11.
- [95V098000](/recalls/nhtsa/95V098000.md), 1995-05-16: SEATS. AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE BACK CUSHION AND THE RECLINER HANDLE CAN CAUSE AN INCOMPLETE LATCHING OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM. Built 1994\-03\-01 to 1994\-10\-01.

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

- [2001138](/recalls/tc/2001138.md), 2001-05-31: Suspension. Certain heavy duty trucks equipped with Meritor FG941 steer axles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating \(GAWR\) was determined incorrectly and over\-stated on the vehicle certification label. Correction: Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.
- [1997144](/recalls/tc/1997144.md), 1997-08-19: Suspension. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRGLIDE 200 REAR SUSPENSION. DUE TO THE MATERIALS USED IN THE SWAY BAR ARMS AND THE STUDS AS WELL AS THE STUD PLATING, A COMBINATION OF STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AND BENDING FATIGUE CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STUD TO FAIL PREMATURELY.  THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: SWAY BAR ARM ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL.  THE NEW STUDS WILL HAVE DIFFERENT THREADS AND A DIFFERENT FINISH.
- [1995095](/recalls/tc/1995095.md), 1995-06-13: Seats And Restraints. DEFECT:  THE RECLINING SEATS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE BACK CUSHION AND THE RECLINER HANDLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INCOMPLETE LATCHING OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM.  THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO "RATCHET" REARWARD IF IT IS SUBJECTED TO A QUICKLY APPLIED FORCE WHICH COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE LOSS OF BACK SUPPORT AND CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.  CORRECTION:  DEFECTIVE SEATS WILL HAVE A NEW RECLINER LATCH SPRING AND HANDLE INSTALLED.

## 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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