NHTSA Recall 08V099000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V099000; Date: Mar. 4, 2008
Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Kenworth C500; 2006 Kenworth C500; 2007 Kenworth C500; 2005 Kenworth T800; 2006 Kenworth T800; 2007 Kenworth T800; 2005 Kenworth W900; 2006 Kenworth W900; 2007 Kenworth W900; 2005 Peterbilt 357; 2006 Peterbilt 357; 2007 Peterbilt 357; 2005 Peterbilt 379; 2006 Peterbilt 379; 2007 Peterbilt 379
Component: Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 130
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. The slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. This could reduce braking effectiveness.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 08kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 208c. Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 21, 2008
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