NHTSA Campaign 13V573000

SERVICE BRAKES

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Nov 18, 2013 · 18 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T800 2007 18
KENWORTH T800 2008 18
KENWORTH T800 2009 18
KENWORTH T800 2010 18
KENWORTH T800 2011 18
KENWORTH T800 2012 18
KENWORTH T800 2013 18
KENWORTH T800 2014 18
KENWORTH W900 2007 18
KENWORTH W900 2008 18
KENWORTH W900 2009 18
KENWORTH W900 2010 18
KENWORTH W900 2011 18
KENWORTH W900 2012 18
KENWORTH W900 2013 18
KENWORTH W900 2014 18

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V573000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.