NHTSA Recall 09V166000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V166000; Date: May. 19, 2009
This could result in reduced braking capacity and also a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Kenworth T170; 2005 Kenworth T660; 2007 Kenworth T660; 2008 Kenworth T660; 2009 Kenworth T660; 2005 Kenworth T800; 2007 Kenworth T800; 2008 Kenworth T800; 2009 Kenworth T800; 2005 Kenworth W900; 2007 Kenworth W900; 2008 Kenworth W900; 2009 Kenworth W900
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 140
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling 140 my 2005, 2007-2009 t800, w900, and t660 trucks. The caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. The insufficient torque may allow the air disc brake caliper assembly to become loose and possibly separate from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect air disc brake caliper assemblies and replace the caliper mounting fasteners and torque properly. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 09kw3. Owners 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: Jun 15, 2009
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