NHTSA Recall 08V431000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V431000; Date: Aug. 25, 2008
The catching of the piston head/plate on the reducing ring may lock up the corresponding front air disc brake which may impact the operator's ability to steer or control the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Kenworth T660; 2009 Kenworth T800; 2009 Kenworth W900; 2009 Peterbilt 365; 2009 Peterbilt 385; 2009 Peterbilt 388
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 86
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling 86 my 2009 kenworth t660, t800, w900, and peterbilt 386, 365, and 388 trucks equipped with bendix front air disc brakes. The size 14 service chamber of certain front air disc brakes may have been contaminated with grease between the piston head/plate and the diaphragm. When braking pressure is applied, the grease may allow the piston head/plate to slip off center and catch on the reducing ring of the size 14 service chamber.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace both front air disc brakes size 14 service chambers free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 08kwa and peterbilt recall no. 708f. 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: Aug 28, 2008
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