NHTSA Recall 07V090000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V090000; Date: Mar. 9, 2007
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Kenworth C500; 2007 Kenworth C500; 2006 Kenworth T2000; 2007 Kenworth T2000; 2006 Kenworth T800; 2007 Kenworth T800; 2006 Kenworth W900; 2007 Kenworth W900
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 65
Recall Summary:
Certain trucks fail to comply with the brake timing regulatory requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " the brake valve was moved to the opposite rail, increasing the length of the air line, which in turn increased the wheelbase requiring a dual relay valve system. The vehicles were manufactured with a single valve system.
How to Fix:
Dealers will convert the single relay valve to a dual relay valve system free of charge. The recall began on may 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 07kw2. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 21, 2007
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