NHTSA Recall 10V535000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V535000; Date: Oct. 27, 2010
As this interference gets larger, this could eventually lead to reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Kenworth T660; 2010 Kenworth T660; 2011 Kenworth T660; 2009 Kenworth T700; 2010 Kenworth T700; 2011 Kenworth T700; 2009 Kenworth T800; 2010 Kenworth T800; 2011 Kenworth T800; 2009 Kenworth W900; 2010 Kenworth W900; 2011 Kenworth W900
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 417
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth t660, t700, t800 and w900 vehicles manufactured from December 22, 2008, through August 2, 2010, and equipped with ag400l air disc brakes. The air disc brake caliper could be installed on the wrong side of the drive axle potentially causing interference with the suspension bracket and the rear suspension as the outermost brake pads wear and the floating caliper moves inboard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will verify the correct orientation of the brake caliper and perform the necessary repair free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth safety recall no. 10kwh. 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: Nov 24, 2010
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