How many recalls does the 1985 Kenworth Kenworth have?

The 1985 Kenworth Kenworth has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1985 Kenworth Kenworth has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1985 Kenworth Kenworth?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, air.

1985 Kenworth Kenworth Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1985 Kenworth Kenworth has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 103 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, air. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 89V112000 1989-07-30 103 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

WHEELS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Brakes overheated, causing fire.”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR · reported 1997-11-19

“Dual wheel fell off, causing accident. (ohio state police report)”

WHEELS · reported 1996-09-19

Defect investigations

Investigation PE87060 Opened 1987-09-24 · closed 1988-01-04

SHUTDOWN W/O WARNING

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:THE EFFECT OF THIS FAILURE ONTHE USER IS THAT OF A SIGNIFICANT NUISANCE.INITIAL FAILURE ANALYSIS OFSUBJECT FUEL SHUTDOWN SOLENOIDS RETURNED UNDER WARRANTY INDICATED 29PERCENT OF THE FAILURES WERE ELECTRICAL, 42 PERCENT MECHANICAL AND 29PERCENT HAD NO FAILURE AND PROBABLY WERE…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Kenworth Kenworth as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.