NHTSA Campaign 82V074000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY

Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Jul 26, 1982 · 1,000 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". IN THE EVENT OF A SINGLE FAILURE IN THE REAR AIR SYSTEM, THE LACK OF A CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF AIR FROM BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL A SINGLE CHECK VALVE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH W900B 1982 1,000

Source: NHTSA Campaign 82V074000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.