1983 Kenworth L700 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1983 Kenworth L700. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1983 Kenworth L700
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Unknown or other
Line pressure surges occur when the transmission is in high gear lockup due to a plumbing error. Consequence of defect: line pressure surges could cause bodily harm through erratic fire hose delivery action.
Remedy: Rework plumbing to prevent line pressure surges.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The rear brakes may not release as quickly as specifications require. Certain trucks were equipped with an incorrect size air brake line installed between the rear brake relay valve and the axle tee fitting. The condition is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard 121, "air brake systems".
Remedy: The dealer will replace any incorrectly sized hoses with the correct part at no charge.
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Connection (steering)
Steering components may interfere with each other and could lead to separation of steering linkage. The draglink, a component in the steering linkage that transmits turning movements to the wheels, may have a clamp on the axle end which has been incorrectly positioned on the inboard side of the draglink.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the front steering for the misplaced clamp and relocate it correcty. If damaged, the draglink will be replaced. Dealer will cor rect the clearance of the suspension radius rods to prevent…
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U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
The u shaped bolts that connect the springs and spring spacers to the front axle may not have been installed properly. This condition could allow the axle to shift and could degrade the steering characteristics of the vehicle.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace damaged nuts or u bolts, or tighten the bolts and nuts to specifications. It may be necessary to insert additional spacers in the springs.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Front axle air brake chamber is attached with a clamp and bolt assembly that may not have been positioned correctly, and may chafe against the front brake hose. Chafing could result in an air leak and loss of air to the front brakes.
Remedy: The dealer will install new fittings on the frame end of front brake hose and replace hoses with a longer part. The fittings will be correctly located and the brake chamber clamp will be positioned correctly.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1983 Kenworth L700. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Kenworth L700 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth L700 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Kenworth L700 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 Kenworth L700 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Kenworth L700 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1983 Kenworth L700
How do I know if my 1983 Kenworth L700 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1983 Kenworth L700; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kenworth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 83V021000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kenworth models
- T68077 complaints
- T200038 complaints
- T80033 complaints
- W90032 complaints
- Kenworth23 complaints
- T60016 complaints
- Conventional10 complaints
- T88010 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.