Kenworth C500 1977

Model C500 made in 1977 by Kenworth got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL
82V075000PACCAR, INCORPORATED to 01/01/1981V (Vehicle)90012/01/1982MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED07/26/198208/06/1982571121
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe hand valve will be repositioned by the dealer, if necessary, at no charge owner.
NotesVehicle 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
79V179000PACCAR, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)200011/06/1979OVSCPACCAR INCORPORATED08/01/197910/12/1979571121
Defect SummarySome 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will either replace the existing tank with a larger tank or add a second tank, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.