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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V239000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 04/23/2003 to 09/17/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 3423 | 07/20/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/30/2009 | 06/29/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. the recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar recall no. 09kw7.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 07V073000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 05/22/1006 to 11/07/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1377 | 04/16/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/02/2007 | 03/02/2007 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. this routing method could cause the wires within the harness plug to be pulled away from the chassis plug resulting in an intermittent or complete electrical power loss to the trailer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should power be lost, the electrical circuits would not provide power to the antilock system on the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the light line to eliminate the excessive bend radius and replace any plug or harness that has been damaged free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2007. owner may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar recall no. 07kw1.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V166000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 02/05/2005 to 12/15/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 140 | 06/15/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/19/2009 | 05/19/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 t800, w900, and t660 trucks. the caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. the insufficient torque may allow the air disc brake caliper assembly to become loose and possibly separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in reduced braking capacity and also a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect air disc brake caliper assemblies and replace the caliper mounting fasteners and torque properly. this service will be performed free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 09kw3.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V002000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 10/02/2007 to 11/09/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 2794 | 02/22/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 01/08/2008 | 01/08/2008 | 571 | 106 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, brake hoses. the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kwf and peterbilt recall no. 1207l.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||