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.