Kenworth C500 1975
Model C500 made in 1975 by Kenworth got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1975
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
82V075000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | to 01/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 900 | 12/01/1982 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/26/1982 | 08/06/1982 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | The hand valve installed in the vehicle may have been incorrectly positioned. this would allow air to escape from both the front and rear service systems simultaneously if the control line to the rear axle relay valves should fail. performance of front and rear service brakes during failure could be degraded. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The hand valve will be repositioned by the dealer, if necessary, at no charge owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; hand valve.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR | ||||||||||||||||
79V179000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 2000 | 11/06/1979 | OVSC | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/01/1979 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Some of the involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the air reservoir capacity is below that allowed by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will either replace the existing tank with a larger tank or add a second tank, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air supply reservoir.consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions which may requirerepeated brake applications, air supply could be depleted and braking actionlost. a vehicle accident could result. |