NHTSA Recall 07V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V217000; Date: May. 22, 2007
If contact occurs, two possible scenarios may result: (1) the front brake chamber may be damaged to a point resulting in the loss of air or cause sudden full application of one of the brakes on the front axle; or (2) the front brake chamber may be damaged causing a reduction in braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Kenworth C500; 2008 Kenworth C500
Component: Structure:body:hood
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 61
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the rear hood mounting brackets can contact the front axle brake chamber during full axle articulation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber and surrounding components for any damage and modify the rear hood support bracket to eliminate the potential for interference. If any brake components is damaged, the dealer will be instructed to replace the components free of charge. The recall began on may 14, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:
Paccar/kenworth recall no. 07kw9. 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 14, 2007
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