NHTSA Recall 00V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V026000; Date: Feb. 1, 2000
If frozen, the operator will not be able to modulate the brake forces with the brake pedal.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Kenworth T2000; 2000 Kenworth T2000
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,268
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with brake valves manufactured by honeywell bendix. The orientation and location of the brake valve is such that water can get into the valve through a vent in the valve. The water will contaminate the air system and could freeze the brake valve.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the air brake system and modifications will be made to the brake valve.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began February 29, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at1-206-828-5000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 29, 2000
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