How many recalls does the 1990 Kenworth K100e have?

The 1990 Kenworth K100e has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1990 Kenworth K100e has an open recall?

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1990 Kenworth K100e Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1990 Kenworth K100e has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,700 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 91V044000 1991-03-14 5,623 affected

Defect

REAR AXLE STABILIZER (SWAY) BAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.

Remedy

REPLACE THE STABILIZER BAR.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 91V043000 1991-03-14 77 affected

Defect

AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS MODIFIED BY ADDING A LONGER AIR LINE BETWEEN THE ABS SOLENOID AND THE TRANSFER TEE TO SIMPLIFY MANUFACTURING. THIS MODIFICATION CAUSED THE TRUCKS TO BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 121, BRAKE TIMING TEST.

Consequence

THE MISTIMED BRAKE AND ABS SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE TRUCK TOFAIL THE STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENT OF THE FMVSS, WHICH MAY LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.

Remedy

REMOVE THE EXTRA LENGTH OF AIR LINE AND INSTALL THE TRANSFER TEE AT THE ABS SOLENOID.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE90095 Opened 1990-07-06 · closed 1990-12-17

REAR CAB MOUNT FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

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 1990 Kenworth K100e as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.