NHTSA Campaign 07V090000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Mar 9, 2007 · 65 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE TIMING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MOVED TO THE OPPOSITE RAIL, INCREASING THE LENGTH OF THE AIR LINE, WHICH IN TURN INCREASED THE WHEELBASE REQUIRING A DUAL RELAY VALVE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SINGLE VALVE SYSTEM.
Consequence
IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CONVERT THE SINGLE RELAY VALVE TO A DUAL RELAY VALVE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | C500 | 2006 | 65 |
| KENWORTH | C500 | 2007 | 65 |
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 2006 | 65 |
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 2007 | 65 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2006 | 65 |
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2007 | 65 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2006 | 65 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2007 | 65 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V090000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.