NHTSA Recall 17V322000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V322000; Date: May. 16, 2017
An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Kenworth T800; 2013 Kenworth T800; 2014 Kenworth T800; 2015 Kenworth T800; 2016 Kenworth T800; 2017 Kenworth T800; 2018 Kenworth T800; 2012 Kenworth T880; 2013 Kenworth T880; 2014 Kenworth T880; 2015 Kenworth T880; 2016 Kenworth T880; 2017 Kenworth T880; 2018 Kenworth T880
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 23
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2012-2018 kenworth t800 and t880 vehicles equipped with neway adz tridem rear suspensions. The brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2017. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 17kwb.
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: Jun 21, 2017
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