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1989 Kenworth T800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1989 Kenworth T800. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1989 Kenworth T800

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Linkages (visibility)

    NHTSA 91V090000 Reported 15,000 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Sprague wiper assembly pivot can seize due to galvanic corrosion between the zinc-plated steel shaft and the bronze bushings.

    Remedy: Replace sprague wiper assembly pivot with an assembly not susceptible to galvanic corrosion.

  2. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 91V044000 Reported 5,623 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Rear axle stabilizer (sway) bar may not have been properly heat treated.

    Remedy: Replace the stabilizer bar.

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 89V019000 Reported 1,078 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Routing of fuel line could allow it to contact the electricial connection on the starter solenoid.

    Remedy: Reroute fuel line and secure away from starter solenoid.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1989 Kenworth T800. 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 T800 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T800 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1987 Kenworth T80020
1988 Kenworth T80020
1989 Kenworth T80030
1990 Kenworth T80030
1991 Kenworth T80040
1992 Kenworth T80010
1993 Kenworth T80010
1994 Kenworth T80032
1995 Kenworth T80052
1996 Kenworth T80081
1997 Kenworth T80091
1998 Kenworth T80081
1999 Kenworth T800124
2000 Kenworth T800101
2001 Kenworth T800101
2002 Kenworth T80060
2003 Kenworth T80071
2004 Kenworth T800123
2005 Kenworth T800123
2006 Kenworth T800134
2007 Kenworth T800201
2008 Kenworth T800251
2009 Kenworth T800192
2010 Kenworth T800111
2011 Kenworth T800131
2012 Kenworth T800101
2013 Kenworth T80080
2014 Kenworth T800120
2015 Kenworth T800120
2016 Kenworth T800121
2017 Kenworth T80080
2018 Kenworth T800111
2019 Kenworth T80080
2020 Kenworth T80090
2021 Kenworth T80010
2022 Kenworth T80010
2023 Kenworth T80010
2024 Kenworth T80040
2025 Kenworth T80010

Checking a specific 1989 Kenworth T800

How do I know if my 1989 Kenworth T800 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1989 Kenworth T800; 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 89V019000).

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

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.