NHTSA Recall 12V214000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V214000; Date: May. 16, 2012
The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Kenworth T680; 2013 Peterbilt 579
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680, and peterbilt 579 vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems. " these vehicles exceed the brake timing test requirements of fmvss 121 for trailer circuits when 15 foot coiled trailer lines are used.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners and install a relay valve on the affected vehicles. All the vehicles have been repaired. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth�s recall number is 12kwb. Peterbilt�s recall number is 0512-a. 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: Jun 26, 2012
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