NHTSA Campaign 92V069000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported May 13, 1992 · 1,500 vehicles affected
What's wrong
A CRACK IN THE DIE CAST ALUMINUM HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER CAUSES A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE CHAMBER. LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO BE APPLIED.
Consequence
LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBERAND THE SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES DISABLES THE TRUCK WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SUSPECT MGM BRAKE CHAMBERS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | KENWORTH | 1992 | 1,500 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 92V069000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.