1996 Kenworth K100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K100 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Kenworth K100 so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Kenworth K100 recalls (3)
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Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: 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.
Risk: Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: 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.
Risk: This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Problem: The wires that correspond to the vehicle's rear turn signals were reversed when installed in the electrical connector.
Risk: This condition will cause the rear turn signals to flash opposite from the direction intended by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the turn signal switch and, if necessary, replace the turn signal switch.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Kenworth K100?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Kenworth K100?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Kenworth K100 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K100 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.