Kenworth W900 1978
Model W900 made in 1978 by Kenworth got 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningparking brake and service brakes, air.
Model 1978
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V059000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 06/01/1978 to 11/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 2620 | 02/15/1979 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/23/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The parking brake valves may have been incorrectly piped. if the parking brake piping is incorrectly routed, there is no way to set the tractor parking brakes independently of the trailer parking brakes. this could cause the parking brakes to back off while the trailer air supply is being charged, causing the tractor to roll. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Trailer air supply will be moved from the discharge side of the tractor parking valve to the discharge side of the combination parking valve. this service will be done at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: parking emergency brakes; air, valve, control.consequences of defect: if the tractor and trailer roll free, a vehicleaccident and personal injury may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E-009 | 12/02/2010 | 10040180 | Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| TIB-E011 | 12/15/2010 | 10040181 | Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |