NHTSA Recall 14V027000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V027000; Date: Jan. 29, 2014
If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Kenworth T660; 2014 Kenworth T660; 2013 Kenworth T680; 2014 Kenworth T680
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 86
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar)is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 t660, and t680 vehicles manufactured from December 4, 2012, through September 17, 2013 and configured as a dead axle tandem with air disc brakes and spring brake delete options. The affected vehicles have the parking brake incorrectly placed on the non-driven rear axle.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will move the parking brake components to the forward wheel axle, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14kwe.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 9, 2014
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